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Belgium's Doku Becomes Father After World Cup Controversy
Belgium said Doku left the squad with medical approval after missing the Iran match and returned to London for the birth of his son.
- On Monday, Belgium winger Jeremy Doku returned to London from the World Cup after his wife gave birth to a son named Praise, the Belgian football federation confirmed.
- Doku had missed Sunday's 1-1 draw against Iran in Los Angeles after coach Rudi Garcia ruled him out due to illness, though medical staff cleared him to travel.
- French TV presenter France Pierron faced backlash after calling Doku's plan a "disgusting moment," but she later apologized while Equipe distanced itself from her remarks.
- Team doctor Brahim Hacene confirmed Doku "was able to fly without medical risk" and stated the family is doing well, with the player rejoining the squad Tuesday in Seattle.
- Belgium, having drawn their opening two World Cup matches, prepares for their final Group fixture against New Zealand in Vancouver on Friday seeking to secure progression.
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He made it back to Europe in time: Belgium's Jérémy Doku was the birth of his child more important than a World Cup game. His son is called Praise. Congratulations from this point too! Everything important in the live commentary.
·Germany
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Absent Sunday against Iran because of a respiratory problem, Belgian Jérémy Doku was in London this Monday, with the agreement of his federation, to attend the birth of his first child.
·Paris, France
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Belgium forward Jeremy Doku celebrates the birth of his son after commentator’s criticism
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Belgian soccer federation congratulated Jérémy Doku on the birth of his son, Praise, on Monday, one day after a French media organization's apology following a commentator criticizing the player's intention to leave the World Cup…
·Waterloo, Canada
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