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- FIFA imposed a five-match suspension on midfielder Assim Madibo after his challenge broke midfielder Ismael Kone’s leg.
- The foul occurred in the 51st minute and earned a red card.
- Kone suffered fractures to his tibia and fibula and will miss the tournament.
- FIFA said the sanction violated article 14.1.e, a provision that mandates at least a two-match suspension.
- The Qatar Football Association has not issued a formal statement on the ban.
