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Ismael Kone
Athlete
Ismael Kone is a Canadian midfielder who plays for Sassuolo.
Notable Quotes
"Your love and support has been felt, honestly thank you so much. You can't even imagine how grateful I am to everyone who reached out and that has me in their prayers."View Story →
Related Stories
Madibo given five-game ban for causing Kone leg break
Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo is given a five-match ban for the challenge which resulted in a broken leg for Canada's Ismael Kone.
June 24, 2026Canada's Kone grateful for support after surgery
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone thanks his team-mates and fans for their support after having surgery on a broken leg.
June 19, 2026A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment
Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.
June 19, 2026