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TV host apologizes after criticizing player who left World Cup for birth of 1st child
By Katharine Lee at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A French broadcaster has apologized after receiving backlash for saying Belgium’s Jérémy Doku shouldn’t miss his World Cup game for his baby’s birth.
Doku said earlier in June that he intended to be by his wife’s side when she went into labor — even if the timing coincides with the tournament’...
Key takeaway Doku said earlier in June that he intended to be by his wife’s side when she went into labor — even if the timing coincides with the tournament’...
Why this matters in Frisco News
Frisco residents who are also soccer fans may be interested to know that the controversy surrounding Jérémy Doku's decision to miss a World Cup game for the birth of his child has sparked a larger conversation about work-life balance and family priorities. As a community with a strong focus on family and personal values, Frisco may find itself reflecting on the importance of being present for life's major milestones. The fact that Doku, a professional athlete, is prioritizing his family's needs over his career obligations may resonate with local parents who have faced similar choices. Furthermore, the backlash against the French broadcaster's comments suggests that societal attitudes towards fatherhood and family responsibilities are evolving, and Frisco's own community may be having similar conversations about what it means to be a supportive partner and parent.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? A French broadcaster has apologized after receiving backlash for saying Belgium’s Jérémy Doku shouldn’t miss his World Cup game for his baby’s birth.
Doku said earlier in June that he intended to be by his wife’s side when she went into labor — even if the timing coincides with the tournament’...
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