The relationship between football and fatherhood has evolved hugely over recent decades, but Doku's case shows there can still be friction

Manchester City star Jeremy Doku was bizarrely ripped apart over leaving Belgium's World Cup squad to be there for the birth of his first child

L'Equipe channel presenter France Pierron has so far been the fiercest critic of Doku’s potential move. | Football News

The birth of a child, particularly your first, is a life-changing event. Doku the parent is so much more important than Doku the footballer

La postura del atacante de dejar la concentración belga para asistir con el nacimiento de su hijo abrió debate.

Jeremy Doku plans to leave the 2026 World Cup for his child's birth, sparking backlash and raising questions about crypto athlete endorsement strategies.

Belgium’s star winger will be a first-time father come July.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBelgium winger Jeremy Doku plans to leave…

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 21 : England striker Ollie Watkins has defended Belgium winger Jeremy Doku's wish to leave the World Cup to be present for the birth of his first…

Belgium’s Jeremy Doku is expected to leave the World Cup for the birth of his first child

Belgium’s Jeremy Doku also won plenty of support, including from England’s striker, over his desire to return to his wife for the arrival of their first child.

The relationship between football and fatherhood has evolved hugely over recent decades, but Doku's case shows there can still be friction

Zur Geburt seines ersten Kindes will der belgische Nationalspieler Jérémy Doku das WM-Turnier verlassen. Kann das gutgehen in der patriarchalen Parallelwelt Profifußball?

Jeremy Doku will return home to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child next month, even if Belgium are still in the tournament. Good, unlike World Cups, it…

Jeremy Doku faces criticism for prioritising the birth of his first child over Belgium's World Cup campaign. | Football News

Jeremy Doku has become a father, the Belgian football association announced Monday, days after the player's plans to leave the World Cup to be there for the birth sparked…

Jeremy Doku has become a father, the Belgian football association announced Monday, days after the player's plans to leave the World Cup to be there for the birth sparked…

The French media outlet distanced itself from criticism of Jérémy Doku’s plan to fly back from the World Cup for the birth of his first child

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Belgian football federation congratulated Jérémy Doku on the birth of his son, Praise, on Monday, one day after a French media organisation’s apology…

Doku travelled while French presenter who said fathers are 'useless' at childbirth was stood down from her show.

Jeremy Doku returns to Belgium's World Cup squad in Seattle after welcoming son Praise, sparking debate over athletes prioritizing family during