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TV host apologizes after she criticized soccer star for leaving World Cup for birth of his son: "The dad is useless"
A well-known French TV host has apologized after she criticized a soccer star's decision to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
TL;DR
- French TV host France Pierron apologized for calling fathers "useless" during childbirth.
- Her comments criticized soccer player Jérémy Doku for leaving the World Cup to attend his child's birth.
- Pierron's employer, L'Equipe, disavowed her remarks and issued an apology.
- Jérémy Doku welcomed his son, named Praise, and expressed joy and gratitude.
- Doku's teammate Youri Tielemans supported his decision to be present for the birth.
- Doku missed a World Cup match due to illness but was cleared to travel for the birth.
- Belgium is preparing for a crucial match to advance in the World Cup knockout round.