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Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
BBC Sport Saturday 20 June 2026, 23:21 UTC 1 min read
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Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.

Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.
Doku (ORG) Jeremy Doku (PERSON) Belgium (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT)
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