Belgium's Jeremy Doku Departs World Cup For Personal Reasons
Summary
Belgium soccer player Jeremy Doku left his team's World Cup training camp to be with his wife for the birth of their son. After the birth, Doku thanked fans for their support and said he planned to return to the team for upcoming matches.Key Facts
- Jeremy Doku is a winger for Belgium's soccer team and Manchester City.
- His wife, Shireen, gave birth to their son, Praise, on June 22.
- Doku traveled from the team's camp in Washington state to be with his family during the birth.
- The Belgium team doctor confirmed that mother, baby, and father are all healthy.
- Doku was absent from Belgium’s match against Iran due to a respiratory illness.
- Belgium has drawn their opening World Cup matches against Egypt and Iran.
- To advance in the World Cup, Belgium needs to beat New Zealand on June 26.
- A TV presenter criticized Doku for prioritizing family, then apologized for her comments.
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