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Abandoned the championship due to the birth of a child

Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku temporarily left the national team during the World Cup to support his wife, Shireen, during the birth of their first child. He missed a match against Iran, which led to criticism, though the television network L'Équipe later distanced itself from its presenter's harsh comments. After the birth of his son, Prais, Doku returned to the Belgian camp and expressed that fatherhood is not a hindrance but a calling. He emphasized that a child is more important than results, medals, or fame, highlighting that family matters even on the biggest stage.

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Abandoned the championship due to the birth of a child

Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku temporarily left the national team during the World Cup to support his wife, Shireen, during the birth of their first child. He missed a match against Iran, which led to criticism, though the television network L'Équipe later distanced itself from its presenter's harsh comments. After the birth of his son, Prais, Doku returned to the Belgian camp and expressed that fatherhood is not a hindrance but a calling. He emphasized that a child is more important than results, medals, or fame, highlighting that family matters even on the biggest stage.

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