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Madibo given five-game ban for causing Kone leg break

Madibo given five-game ban for causing Kone leg break
BBC Sport Wednesday 24 June 2026, 19:24 UTC 1 min read
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Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo is given a five-match ban for the challenge which resulted in a broken leg for Canada's Ismael Kone.

Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo is given a five-match ban for the challenge which resulted in a broken leg for Canada's Ismael Kone.
Madibo (PERSON) Kone (PERSON) Qatar (LOCATION) Assim Madibo (PERSON) Canada (LOCATION) Ismael Kone (PERSON)
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