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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

World Cup debut ends in broken leg for Canada’s Ismael Kone

Ismael Kone World Cup Canada
  • Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone sustained a broken leg during his team's 6-0 World Cup victory against Qatar in Vancouver.
  • The injury occurred in the 50th minute following a challenge from Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was subsequently shown a red card after a VAR review.
  • Kone was stretchered off the pitch, giving a thumbs up to spectators, while his teammates reacted with visible distress.
  • Canada's coach Jesse Marsch and teammate Moise Bombito expressed their support for Kone, highlighting his importance to the team and his promising future.
  • Kone, who plays for Serie A side Sassuolo, was making his World Cup debut.

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Canada’s Ismael Kone breaks leg in horror incident during World Cup win over Qatar

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