Canadian footballer Ismaël Koné has shared a heartfelt message of faith after a serious injury ended his World Cup campaign.

Writing on Instagram, Koné reflected on the setback with gratitude and trust in Allah, saying: “ALLAH has never failed me. Throughout my life, not even once. So why doubt him now?”

The midfielder said he believes the injury is part of Allah’s plan and described the challenge as both a test of his faith and character.

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“This battle is test to my faith in him and to my character,” he wrote.

“ALLAH will never give you a challenge that you can’t overcome and being tested is the best of gift from god.”

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Koné also thanked supporters for their prayers and messages following the injury.

“Your love and support has been felt,” he wrote. “You can’t even imagine, how grateful I am to everyone who reached out and that has me in their prayers.”

Despite being sidelined, the Canadian international pledged to continue supporting his teammates from the touchline, joking that he had turned himself into an “assistant coach.”

Addressing his teammates directly, Koné expressed his love for the squad and praised the bond they share.

“I wanted you to know that I love you guys from the bottom of my heart and our brotherhood is everything to me,” he wrote. “I’ll be back very soon and we’ll keep making more memories together.”

His message has resonated with fans, highlighting his resilience, gratitude, and unwavering trust in Allah during one of the most difficult moments of his career.

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