"Selled" for dangerous and harsh markings appears to be Qatar's defensive khaff, Asim Mandibo, who broke Ismael Connet's leg in the match for the second World Cup 2026 race that ended with a Canadian 6–0 victory.
Al Wacra footballer (loan from Al Duhail) in 2019 had hit Neimar in a friendly match with Brazil, resulting in Celesao star losing Copa America then won by his team!
Same player injured Neymar 2019 pic.twitter. com/q4S9QXsSYB— Buur June 19, 2026
Connet's teammates described hearing the sound of the break on his left leg, as Mandibo's marking took place in front of the Canadian bench.
"It happened in front of our bench. We heard. I knew right away how serious the injury was. We all heard the bone crack," said Canadian coach Jesse March.
The referee showed the red card to Mandibo for the hard mark with most of the 52,479 spectators on the field shouting "a shame".
The Catarian footballer after the match ended visited Canada's locker room and apologized to Ismail Connet for his branding.
Jesse Marsch says that Qatar’s Assim Madibo came into Canada’s dressing room to apologize to Ismael Koné about the injury.
“The player apologized to Ismael. He came into the dressing room. The team let him know that happened. ‘ #canmnt #qatar #worldcup pic.twitter. com/X3tijYdzeN— Claire Hanna (@clahanna) June 19, 2026
Sasuolo's Canadian midfielder underwent surgery in order to address the fracture which is expected to keep him out of the racer for several months.
When the referee last whistled, Canada's footballers gathered in the center of the field and prayed for Connet for whom the team coach said "Ismail is much of our team's heart, it will be a great loss, he played fantastically in both games.".
An unshakable brotherhood 🇨🇦
Thinking of our brother, Isma, right now. This one is for you, 8 pic.twitter. com/Ac7EdjrznX— CANMNT (@CANMNT Official) June 19, 2026