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Belgium’s Doku welcomes son during World Cup amid commentator controversy (opens original article in a new tab)

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Belgium's Jeremy Doku left the World Cup to welcome his son, amid controversy over a presenter's comments about fathers at childbirth, while Belgium's team faces challenges in their World Cup campaign.

  • Jeremy Doku temporarily left the Belgium national team to attend his son's birth in London
  • A French TV presenter's controversial comment about fathers being 'useless' at childbirth led to her suspension
  • Belgium's team struggled in their World Cup matches, drawing both games so far
  • Doku is set to rejoin his teammates for Belgium's final group match against New Zealand

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