Doku 'not against' journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
Jeremy Doku has expressed that he is not against the journalist who criticized his decision to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child. The journalist, from L Equipe channel, had harshly labeled Doku as "completely useless" during the birth of his child. This comment led to L Equipe issuing an apology and taking the presenter off air until the end of the season.
Doku eventually missed a match against Iran to fly back to the UK for his son's birth. In a video on his YouTube channel, Doku acknowledged the controversy surrounding his decision, saying he understood the criticism but wanted to "pray over her" and not be too harsh on the journalist. Doku played in Belgium's opening game against Egypt, but missed their next match due to illness.
Belgium later confirmed that the player traveled to London to be with his wife, as approved by the team doctor.
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