Heartbroken Canada World Cup star Ismael Kone said the support he has received from fans in the aftermath of his horror leg break will stay with him forever.

Canada star Ismael Kone was stretchered off during the second half of his side's match against Qatar as devastating scenes emerged during the World Cup clash

Canada's historic first World Cup victory is overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné.

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone appeared to break his leg during the host nation's impressive win over Qatar and Jesse Marsch has spoken about his player in the aftermath

VANCOUVER, Canada, June 18 : Canada's first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed on Thursday when midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg after a tackle that left teammates…

Ismaek Kone was stretchered from the field after appearing to break his leg during Canada's win over Qatar in the World Cup and went straight to hospital following the incident

Koné suffered a broken leg after a rash challenge, an injury that marred an otherwise celebratory occasion for Canada

VANCOUVER, June 19 — Canada coach Jesse Marsch said midfielder Ismael Kone was in hospital with a suspected broken leg after the horrific injury that marred the World Cup...

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Canada's World Cup victory is marred by Ismaël Koné's serious injury, prompting surgery after a dangerous tackle from Qatar's Assim Madibo.

Ismael Kone was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after a nasty challenge against Qatar

Canada's Ismael Kone suffered a devastating injury during the home nation's victory over Qatar, while Mexcio claimed their second victory of the competition

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The 24-year-old midfielder suffered a serious leg injury in Thursday's 6-0 win over Qatar, Canada's first World Cup victory

When competitors suffer terrible injuries, broadcasters face difficult ethical choices

Meio-campista do Canadá publica texto após lesão no Mundial, cita religiosidade, agradece mensagens e recebe onda de apoio de companheiros e clubes

Canada's Ismael Kone underwent surgery for a \

Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné has had surgery after breaking his left tibia and fibula at the World Cup.

Ismael Kone broke his leg in Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar on Thursday

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone surgery after suffering a broken leg in his team's defeat of Qatar and will miss the remainder of the World Cup, the Canadian team…

Kone is expected to make a full recovery after breaking his left leg, with multiple fractures, in the match against Qatar.