Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku faces criticism after leaving Belgium’s World Cup squad to be present for the birth of his first child. Multiple reports say the issue was raised publicly by an L’Equipe journalist, who questioned Doku’s decision to leave the tournament setup for family reasons. Other coverage characterises the public response as hostile, with the journalist’s comments being framed as strong and dismissive. The reports focus on the reaction to Doku’s choice and do not present an official statement from Doku or Belgium’s team management in the provided material. The criticism centres on the expectation that players remain with their national squads during major competitions, while Doku’s rationale, as presented in the accounts, relates to attending the birth of his child. Overall, the story highlights a public dispute over competing commitments between international football obligations and personal family circumstances during the World Cup.