Doku returning to World Cup after birth of first child
Jeremy Doku flew home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?
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Notable Quotes
"If you ask me what I want, my answer is that nobody wants to miss the birth of their first child."
— Jeremy Doku , Athlete
"I think someone labelled it disgusting and I think for a start that's not a way to label a birth."
— Ollie Watkins , Athlete
Key People
Jeremy Davies is the deputy chief executive of the Fatherhood Institute, an organization supporting men as hands-on fathers.
Winger for Manchester City and the Belgium national football team.
Ollie Watkins is an England football player who plays as a forward.
Pierron France is a presenter for the channel L'Equipe.
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Jeremy Doku flew home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?
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