Canada's Ismaël Koné stretchered off after hard tackle

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1. 1d ago

   Ismaël Koné suffers broken leg in Canada's World Cup win over Qatar

   Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg during a 6-0 victory against Qatar in Vancouver. The 24-year-old was stretchered off the field after a tackle from behind by Assim Madibo. Koné has since had surgery and stated, "I'll be back very soon."

   What's confirmed:

   • Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 for their first World Cup victory.
   • Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg during the match.
   • Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo was sent off for the tackle that injured Koné.
   • Koné was removed from the pitch on a stretcher.
   • Koné underwent surgery for the injury.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Koné's injury occurred in the second half of the match.
   • Koné's injury was to his left leg.
   confidence 95%
2. 2d ago

   Ismaël Koné stretchered off in Canada's first World Cup win

   Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a severe leg injury during a 6-0 victory over Qatar in Group B Play. Koné was removed from the pitch on a stretcher after a tackle by Qatar's Assim Madibo. He was later taken to a hospital.

   What's confirmed:

   • Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 to secure its first-ever World Cup win.
   • Ismaël Koné was stretchered off the field during the second half of the match due to a leg injury.
   • Qatar player Assim Madibo received a red card for the tackle on Koné.
   • The match took place in Vancouver.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg.
   • The injury was a leg snap.
   confidence 90%