Ollie Watkins in passionate defence of Jeremy Doku’s World Cup paternity leave
Ollie Watkins has defended Belgium winger Jeremy Doku for planning to return home from the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
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England's Watkins defends Doku over baby birth World Cup dilemma
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 21 : England striker Ollie Watkins has defended Belgium winger Jeremy Doku's wish to leave the World Cup to be present for the birth of his first child, arguing that family matters should take precedence over football.
Belgium winger Jérémy Doku out for World Cup match with Iran due to illness
CALIFORNIA: Belgium’s Jérémy Doku will not play in his team’s World Cup match against Iran on Sunday due to illness. The Manchester City winger was ruled out Saturday by the Red Devils for the match at SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area. The speedy Doku started Belgium’s World Cup opener last Monday and played into the 86th minute of a 1-1 draw with Egypt. Doku reportedly left a practice early due to breathing issues during the week before the opening match. Doku has been in the spotlight in recent days after telling reporters that he planned to leave the team if necessary for the birth of his first child during the World Cup. Doku’s wife is due in early July, during the knockout stages. Belgium are 10th in FIFA’s world rankings, but they need a strong result against Iran to stay on track to win their group after being held to that surprising draw by Egypt.
Belgium face Iran in pivotal Group G clash amid travel row
LOS ANGELES, June 19 : Belgium will look to kick-start their World Cup campaign against Iran in a pivotal Group G clash at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, with all four teams deadlocked on one point apiece.
Belgium must beat Iran after disappointing draw with Egypt, Garcia says
SEATTLE, June 15 : Belgium are disappointed by a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday, coach Rudi Garcia said, urging his side to put it right in their next match.
Egypt’s 92-year wait for a World Cup victory continues after frustrating draw with Belgium
RIYADH: Romelu Lukaku will not be a popular man in Egypt tonight. His quick-fire equalizing effort for Belgium, albeit officially recorded as a Mohammed Hany own goal, came just eight seconds after his introduction as a substitute, and it denied the Pharaohs what would have been their first-ever World Cup victory. Instead, the 92-year wait for a win continues.
Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt
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