Koné thanks the support in the networks and says goodbye to the World Cup after breaking his leg

Ismael Koné, who fractured his leg this Thursday (18), during the match between Canada and Qatar, used social media to speak out. The midfielder, number 8 of the team, sent a message to fans and colleagues, and confirmed that he is out of the World Cup.

The athlete expressed gratitude for the support received on social media, saying he was very grateful for the messages and prayers.

When addressing his teammates, Koné showed good humor and declared his affection. The Canadian number eight assured that he will return soon and that he will be eternally grateful for the support of the squad.

In his social media post, Koné expressed his faith: "Allah has never failed me. Throughout my life, not once. So why doubt Him now? Especially knowing that He knows and sees everything before it even happens."

He continued, reflecting on the challenge: "He has a plan and a purpose for all of us. This battle is a test of my faith in Him and my character. And honestly, I am ready for it, because Allah will never give you a challenge that you cannot overcome. And being tested is one of God's greatest gifts."

The midfielder also made a point of reinforcing the importance of the support received. "Your love and support has been truly felt. Thank you so much. You can't even imagine how grateful I am to everyone who has reached out to me and kept me in their prayers. I thank God for that, because not everyone is that lucky."

For his teammates, Koné promised support and a brief return. "To my Canadian brothers, as I step up as an assistant coach to support you from the sidelines, I want you to know that I love you with all my heart, and our brotherhood means everything to me."

He concluded: "What you did yesterday will stay with me forever. I will be back very soon, and we will continue to create more memories together."

The injury thing
Ismaël Koné's "scary" fracture occurred five minutes into the second half, when the score was already 3-0 for Canada. In a seemingly unassuming play on the side of the field, Koné played the ball backwards and was hit from behind by Madibo.

The Canadian fell immediately and quickly realized the severity of the injury to his leg.

The scene shocked the players on the field, who showed despair. Doctors quickly entered the field to attend to Koné, while some Canadian athletes went to "cover" Madibo, who was also shaken by the incident.

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