French TV disavows female presenter’s barb at Belgium’s Doku over leaving World Cup for childbirth
L'Équipe said the presenter’s remarks did not reflect its values after France Pierron criticized Doku’s plan to leave for the birth of his first child.
- French sports media leader L'Équipe disavowed comments by presenter France Pierron criticizing Belgium winger Jeremy Doku for wanting to leave the World Cup to attend his first child's birth, apologizing late Sunday.
- During Friday's broadcast of 'L'Équipe de Choc,' Pierron described childbirth as a 'disgusting moment' and questioned why Doku would abandon his 'childhood dream' for the birth.
- Doku, a 24-year-old Manchester City star, confirmed he would 'definitely want to be there' for his first child. England forward Ollie Watkins defended him, saying 'I don't think it's anyone else's business what he gets up to after training.'
- It remains unclear whether Pierron will appear on Monday's scheduled broadcast of the show. Doku, currently with the team, missed Sunday's match against Iran due to illness.
- Boxer Brahim Asloum weighed in on the debate, saying 'A baby is your entire life,' as athletes continue balancing tournament schedules with significant life events during the World Cup in the United States.
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French journalist suspended for criticising Jeremy Doku's plan to leave World Cup midway: 'L'Équipe distances itself...'
Jeremy Doku has expressed his wish to leave the Belgium squad later in the tournament in order to find time to attend the birth of his first child. However, his wish has divided opinions in the football world.
The presenter apologized over the weekend, claiming that she shared a "personal opinion" and understood that her words "may have shocked, hit or hurt." She said on Friday in "The Shock Team" that "the daddy is useless" during the delivery, believing that the football player would better stay at the World Cup.
Jeremy Doku wants to leave the Belgian team at the World Cup when his first child is born. A French moderator strongly criticizes this and triggers a broad debate with her statements.
After the harsh criticism of a presenter of Jérémy Doku, the station now apologized to the player – and takes further action.
The Belgian documentary wants to be there at the birth of his child and could leave the World Cup earlier. A presenter shocked with statements about it - and is away from the TV screen for now.
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