French broadcaster is walking back her comments after she criticized a Belgian soccer player’s decision to leave the World Cup for the birth of his first child
I think some the most sacred rites of being a human are birth, death, and rearing children. Playing in the World Cup is an incredible achievement and worthwhile life goal to be passionate about. It would NEVER take priority for me over being present for the miracle of my partner bringing our baby into the world.
f36263 on
I’m guessing her dad chose her name
Kidgorgeoushere on
Deeply stupid.
Also the dad isn’t useless, yes obviously the woman is doing the work – but aside from witnessing the birth of his child (a big deal!) he is there to support his partner and be there for her. Emotionally, but also practically if she has a c-section and can’t get out of bed to lift the baby after birth etc.
Also you can still die in childbirth even nowadays, complications can arise that make you very unwell and it’s still a risk to a woman’s life – I don’t know any decent husband/partner who wouldn’t want to be there.
raysofdavies on
Athletes at his level have earned the choice
Maester_Bates on
I know it sounds really bad. It sounds like the kind of thing that a civilised person would never even think, let alone say out loud on television. I know it’s somehow even worse that a woman said it but she is French and so for her it is culturally impossible not to criticise anything any Belgian does ever.
It’s just one of those wacky European traditions like that day in August when Spanish people have a tomato fight.
What’s really crazy is he was gone for like 2/3 days. Attended the birth and has already returned to the team camp. Everyone criticizing his choice was acting like he was taking weeks off
Mother-Pattern-2609 on
My God. Here is a shocking public example of a man being worth a damn and we’re shitting on him for it? What is this world coming to?!
haubenmeise on
God forbid men would finally step up and be all emotionally intelligent and shit. What on earth is wrong with that woman????
Sincerely
Skeletor 💜
CheriePauper on
I love this for him and I’m sure his child and wife are so so very happy that he made such a huge sacrifice. That lady is a loser
halfwaybake on
this feels coated in racism somehow
urgasmic on
i feel like this is a private thing we don’t get to have opinions about. im not going to judge someone for going or not going.
fairestmermaid on
he was BARELY gone, and he’s already back in time for the next game
Positive_Campaign314 on
Who hurt her
luludarlin on
Not Like Other Girled too close to the sun
alovesbanter on
Who else thought that was OG
Nice-Cow-7606 on
Meanwhile multiple teams have sex offenders on them but somehow it’s a man going to witness the birth of his child that’s disgusting?
No-Diamond2347 on
🔔SHAME🔔
Apprehensive_Meal641 on
Had it been a white soccer player I bet her tone would be different and she would be giving him props for being a great dad and family man.
ShipComprehensive543 on
I respect a man who has priorities for his family and wife/partner. Good on him!
To understand his level of athlete, we would need to look at his age (24, very young), playing for Man City (the team that almost won this season, but didn’t lmao), in the EPL (top tier football in the world).
He’s at the top of his game. But the criticisms for him are definitely rooted in racism.
Just have a look at British media when say Saka (Black-British) missed scoring last world cup or the one before.
ProblemGodzilla on
This woman is such an idiot. Also as a Man City fan, I know that Doku is a gem and prioritizes his values. I respect the heck out of him for not compromising on things that matter to him for the sake of football.
ruinedworldtour on
If my country was in the World Cup I know a lot of men who who wouldn’t even miss WATCHING the game down the pub, let alone miss playing it.
Thattimetraveler on
If you have a good husband he is very much not useless. I was so thankful to have my husband help me get around after my c section. He also changed that magical first diaper.
tr15k on
(Obligatory “this is a very bad take and I do not agree with her, obviously he should be at the birth, having a support person is important, it’s one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had, etc”)
As someone who just gave birth to her second child this cracked me up. That process IS disgusting and I DID do all the work!! 😂
Onionbot3000 on
Quelle surprise. She’s white and she’s French. This tracks.
Few-Coyote-2518 on
World cup is held every four years. Seeing his baby being born is once in a lifetime.
Particular-Way-3805 on
She’s a scumbag why are people so upset by it I respect his decision family first
idontkeh on
Oh putain elle une sauce à l’international!!! She realy fucked up!
MyTatemae on
Fellas, is it ~~gay~~ disgusting to support your wife?
jideru on
This is apologizing because she got cancelled and saw her income go byebye
Minimum-Eggplant1699 on
“She added, ‘It’s truly a special moment, a childhood dream come true.’” Isn’t this also how many people feel about having a baby? Like of course he wants to be there for the birth!
joaaaaaannnofdarc on
God forbid a man loves his wife.
benfrosty78 on
Yes footballers should never leave an international competition to attend some family matters. In the same vein, I am highly critical of Deschamps for leaving because his mother died. /S
Prudent_Mix5334 on
What was quite ironic about the statement too is that her arguments for choosing to stay at the WC (once in a lifetime experience etc), are things normal people would say about childbirth.
geishakun on
She has always had a big problem with other people’s children. Another article notes that during the Olympics, she identified as a single mother and couldn’t understand why athletes who were mothers were allowed to bring their children with them.
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I don’t support all women. This woman is dumb.
Good for him!
I think some the most sacred rites of being a human are birth, death, and rearing children. Playing in the World Cup is an incredible achievement and worthwhile life goal to be passionate about. It would NEVER take priority for me over being present for the miracle of my partner bringing our baby into the world.
I’m guessing her dad chose her name
Deeply stupid.
Also the dad isn’t useless, yes obviously the woman is doing the work – but aside from witnessing the birth of his child (a big deal!) he is there to support his partner and be there for her. Emotionally, but also practically if she has a c-section and can’t get out of bed to lift the baby after birth etc.
Also you can still die in childbirth even nowadays, complications can arise that make you very unwell and it’s still a risk to a woman’s life – I don’t know any decent husband/partner who wouldn’t want to be there.
Athletes at his level have earned the choice
I know it sounds really bad. It sounds like the kind of thing that a civilised person would never even think, let alone say out loud on television. I know it’s somehow even worse that a woman said it but she is French and so for her it is culturally impossible not to criticise anything any Belgian does ever.
It’s just one of those wacky European traditions like that day in August when Spanish people have a tomato fight.
https://preview.redd.it/mu3rvlm8qh9h1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ee0b1cb7b20e3e88aebae29efb6aee559a3d967
What’s really crazy is he was gone for like 2/3 days. Attended the birth and has already returned to the team camp. Everyone criticizing his choice was acting like he was taking weeks off
My God. Here is a shocking public example of a man being worth a damn and we’re shitting on him for it? What is this world coming to?!
God forbid men would finally step up and be all emotionally intelligent and shit. What on earth is wrong with that woman????
Sincerely
Skeletor 💜
I love this for him and I’m sure his child and wife are so so very happy that he made such a huge sacrifice. That lady is a loser
this feels coated in racism somehow
i feel like this is a private thing we don’t get to have opinions about. im not going to judge someone for going or not going.
he was BARELY gone, and he’s already back in time for the next game
Who hurt her
Not Like Other Girled too close to the sun
Who else thought that was OG
Meanwhile multiple teams have sex offenders on them but somehow it’s a man going to witness the birth of his child that’s disgusting?
🔔SHAME🔔
Had it been a white soccer player I bet her tone would be different and she would be giving him props for being a great dad and family man.
I respect a man who has priorities for his family and wife/partner. Good on him!
Context – [Jeremy Doku](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%A9r%C3%A9my_Doku) is a Belgian national player who plays for Manchester City in the English Premier League.
To understand his level of athlete, we would need to look at his age (24, very young), playing for Man City (the team that almost won this season, but didn’t lmao), in the EPL (top tier football in the world).
He’s at the top of his game. But the criticisms for him are definitely rooted in racism.
Just have a look at British media when say Saka (Black-British) missed scoring last world cup or the one before.
This woman is such an idiot. Also as a Man City fan, I know that Doku is a gem and prioritizes his values. I respect the heck out of him for not compromising on things that matter to him for the sake of football.
If my country was in the World Cup I know a lot of men who who wouldn’t even miss WATCHING the game down the pub, let alone miss playing it.
If you have a good husband he is very much not useless. I was so thankful to have my husband help me get around after my c section. He also changed that magical first diaper.
(Obligatory “this is a very bad take and I do not agree with her, obviously he should be at the birth, having a support person is important, it’s one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had, etc”)
As someone who just gave birth to her second child this cracked me up. That process IS disgusting and I DID do all the work!! 😂
Quelle surprise. She’s white and she’s French. This tracks.
World cup is held every four years. Seeing his baby being born is once in a lifetime.
She’s a scumbag why are people so upset by it I respect his decision family first
Oh putain elle une sauce à l’international!!! She realy fucked up!
Fellas, is it ~~gay~~ disgusting to support your wife?
This is apologizing because she got cancelled and saw her income go byebye
“She added, ‘It’s truly a special moment, a childhood dream come true.’” Isn’t this also how many people feel about having a baby? Like of course he wants to be there for the birth!
God forbid a man loves his wife.
Yes footballers should never leave an international competition to attend some family matters. In the same vein, I am highly critical of Deschamps for leaving because his mother died. /S
What was quite ironic about the statement too is that her arguments for choosing to stay at the WC (once in a lifetime experience etc), are things normal people would say about childbirth.
She has always had a big problem with other people’s children. Another article notes that during the Olympics, she identified as a single mother and couldn’t understand why athletes who were mothers were allowed to bring their children with them.
[*Taps the sign*](https://youtu.be/G0a-Nr_vRjM)