Doku expresses support for journalist amid World Cup criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Jeremy Doku stated that he is "not against" the journalist who criticized his decision to leave the Belgium national team camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his son, Praise. His remarks came after France Pierron, a presenter for L'Equipe, expressed negative views on Doku's choice. Following the backlash, L'Equipe issued an apology, and Pierron was removed from the air for the remainder of the season. Doku reflected on the situation via his YouTube channel, emphasizing understanding of the criticism while requesting compassion for the journalist involved. He played 86 minutes in Belgium's first match against Egypt before missing a subsequent game.
- •Doku missed Belgium's draw against Iran for the birth of his son.
- •L'Equipe's presenter criticized Doku's decision, calling him 'completely useless'.
- •Doku reflected on the criticism, calling for compassion towards Pierron.
- •L'Equipe apologized and removed Pierron from the air until season's end.
- •Doku played 86 minutes in Belgium's opening group match against Egypt.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Doku 'not against' journalist who criticised him at World Cup
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"Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
"Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 10:22 PMDoku 'not against' journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
- BBC SportAug 11, 2026, 10:21 PMDoku 'not against' journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
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