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World Cup baby joy for Norway’s Østigård while Doku plans to fly home for birth
Belgian’s decision sparked criticism in some quarters
TL;DR
- Norway's Leo Østigård welcomed his first child remotely via video link during the World Cup.
- Østigård received parenting tips from teammate Erling Haaland.
- Belgium's Jérémy Doku is considering leaving the squad to attend the birth of his child.
- Doku's potential absence sparked criticism from French journalist France Pierron, who later apologized for her remarks.
- Doku will miss Belgium's match against Iran due to a respiratory infection.
- Østigård expressed happiness and relief following the birth of his son.