Belgium’s Jeremy Doku criticised over plan to leave World Cup to attend birth of first child
Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has rejoined the World Cup squad. He previously took a break for the birth of his first child. This decision drew criticism from a French media commentator.
What changed
The report now explicitly links Doku's criticism to his insistence on leaving the campaign for the birth.
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Jeremy Doku Returns to World Cup After Paternity Leave
confidence 90%Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has rejoined the World Cup squad. He previously took a break for the birth of his first child. This decision drew criticism from a French media commentator.
What's confirmed:
- Jeremy Doku returned to the World Cup after leaving for the birth of his first child.
- The Belgian soccer federation congratulated Doku following the birth.
Still unconfirmed:
- A French media commentator criticized Doku for his plan to leave the camp.
- Doku faced criticism after insisting he would leave the World Cup campaign for his child's birth.
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Jeremy Doku returns to Belgium World Cup squad after birth of child
confidence 90%Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has returned to the World Cup after taking a break for the birth of his first child. His absence previously sparked a public debate and criticism from a French media commentator. The Belgian soccer federation congratulated the player following the birth.
What's confirmed:
- Jeremy Doku took a break from the World Cup for the birth of his first child.
- The Belgian soccer federation congratulated Doku after the birth.
Still unconfirmed:
- Doku has returned in time for a crucial World Cup match.
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Belgium's Jeremy Doku celebrates son's birth after World Cup controversy
confidence 100%Winger Jeremy Doku has welcomed his first child following a public debate over his plan to leave the World Cup to be with his wife. The Belgian soccer federation congratulated the player after a French media organization apologized for a commentator's criticism of Doku's decision. Doku missed a match against Iran due to illness.
What's confirmed:
- Jeremy Doku is a winger for Belgium.
- Doku planned to leave the World Cup camp to attend the birth of his first child.
- Doku's wife, Shireen, was due to give birth during the second week of July.
- L'Equipe apologized for comments made by presenter France Pierron regarding Doku's plans.
- The Belgian soccer federation congratulated Doku on the birth of his son.
- Doku missed Belgium's World Cup game against Iran due to illness.
Still unconfirmed:
- Doku's decision to leave the World Cup sparked fierce debate in France.