Madibo given five-game ban for causing Kone leg break

Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo received a five-match ban on May 16, 2024, for the tackle that caused a fractured tibia and fibula for Canada's Ismael Kone during a match on March 27, 2024. The incident occurred in the 78th minute of the friendly international game at the Generali Arena in Vienna, Austria. Kone underwent surgery for the injury, which required significant rehabilitation and ruled him out of the remainder of the MLS season for CF Montréal. The disciplinary committee's decision, announced by the Qatar Football Association, cited the severity of the challenge and its impact on the opposing player's season. Madibo's ban will apply to all Qatar national team fixtures during the specified period.