French pundit apologizes after backlash for criticizing Jeremy Doku's decision to leave World Cup for child's birth
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Felix Keith
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A French pundit (France Pierron) faced backlash and issued a half-hearted apology after criticizing Manchester City and Belgium winger Jeremy Doku's decision to leave the World Cup to be present at the birth of his first child. Doku had announced his plan before the tournament, sparking debate about work-life balance and priorities in professional sports.
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The Manchester City winger explained before the tournament started that he will leave the squad to be there when his first child enters the world.
While it has not yet happened, that decision bewildered France Pierron, a journalist and presenter on L'Equipe de
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