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L’Équipe Apologizes to Jérémy Doku After Criticizing His Decision to Leave World Cup for Childbirth
French sports media network L’Équipe has issued a public apology to Jérémy Doku after one of its commentators criticized the Belgian player's decision to leave the FIFA 2026 World Cup camp in the United States, Canada, and Mexico to attend the birth of his first child in London. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) confirmed the birth of a baby boy named Praise on June 22, 2026, and stressed that Doku had the permission of coach Domenico Tedesco. The incident has sparked widespread discussion on work-life balance, paternity leave rights, and media sensitivity towards athletes' personal lives.
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