Why Jeremy Doku left Belgium’s World Cup squad before Iran clash

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDoku left Belgium's World Cup squad on Sunday (Reuters)Belgium winger Jeremy Doku returned to London from the World Cup to be with his wife for the birth of their son, Praise.Doku received news of the imminent birth shortly before Belgium's match against Iran on Sunday, which he missed due to illness, as confirmed by coach Rudi Garcia. Team doctor Brahim Hacene confirmed that Doku flew without medical risk and that the mother, father, and baby are all doing wonderfully. Doku is scheduled to rejoin the Belgian squad on Tuesday evening in Seattle, ahead of their final Group G fixture against New Zealand. His decision to leave the tournament for the birth drew criticism from some, including French TV presenter France Pierron, who later apologised for her controversial remarks. In fullJeremy Doku dashes back to London from World Cup to attend birth of his sonThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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