WORLD CUP | Qatar's Assim Madibo banned five matches for foul that broke Ismael Kone's leg

Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been suspended for five matches after being sent off for a challenge on Canada's Ismael Kone at the World Cup, according to Yahoo Sports. Madibo was dismissed during Qatar's 6-0 loss last Thursday, and FIFA's disciplinary committee imposed the ban for serious foul play, subject to appeal. Kone suffered fractures to his left tibia and fibula and will miss the rest of the tournament. The 24-year-old Sassuolo midfielder underwent surgery in Vancouver and was visited in hospital by Madibo. Canada play Switzerland on Wednesday in their final group game, while Qatar must beat Bosnia-Herzegovina to keep their hopes of advancing alive.