World Cup star handed five-match ban for horror challenge that broke opponent’s leg

Madibo later visited Kone in hospital (Picture: FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been handed a five-match ban for his challenge on Canada’s Ismael Kone at the World Cup.

Madibo was sent off in Qatar’s 6-0 defeat to Canada last Thursday for a challenge that left Kone with a broken leg.

After realising the severity of the injury, Madibo was seen crying on the pitch and with his hands clasped behind his head as his teammates comforted him.

Players from both teams were left visibly distraught by the challenge with the Sassuolo midfiel...