- Jun 22
Belgium forward Doku welcomes son, returns to World Cup after L'Équipe commentator suspended over childbirth remarks
Jeremy Doku flew from the World Cup to London for the birth of his son Praise, then prepared to rejoin Belgium in Seattle as a French TV commentator was suspended for calling fathers 'useless' during childbirth.
- Jun 20
Belgium's Doku ready to miss World Cup match for birth of his first child, igniting fatherhood debate
Belgian winger Jérémy Doku is prepared to leave the 2026 World Cup to be present for the birth of his first child, drawing sharp criticism from a French journalist and opening a debate about work, fatherhood and elite sport.
