There is a controversy about this.

Belgium's Jérémy Doku left the World Cup to be with his wife for their first child's birth, causing a debate.

Some soccer players and groups supported Doku, but a French sports announcer criticized his choice.

The announcer said, 'Many footballers would love to be in your place.'

She also said, 'You're living your dream, but you're leaving to attend your child's birth.'

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England's Ollie Watkins said welcoming his first child is a blessing and supported Doku's decision.

Watkins thinks Doku has the right to be with his family and it's no one else's business.

Doku's wife gave birth to a son named Praise on Monday.

Doku missed a game due to illness and was allowed to fly to be with his family.

Doku said his wife and son are doing great on Instagram.

Doku wrote that having a son is a great blessing and he's returning to football.

Doku is preparing to fly back to his team and play in their next game.

Belgium's team captain supported Doku's decision.

The team captain said having a child is the most beautiful thing in the world.

A football association said players' demands should not affect family moments.

Doku is not the first athlete to miss games for his child's birth.

In 2018, an English player flew home from the World Cup for his child's birth.

Some athletes have missed games for their children's births, while others have not.

A basketball player said his child's birth is more important than the game.

A baseball star missed a game for his child's birth last Friday.

Some athletes have made different choices about attending their children's births.

A South Korean player missed his daughter's birth and hopes to make up for it.

A Norwegian player watched his son's birth over video call.

The Norwegian player said his wife did an amazing job.

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