Jérémy Doku’s Bold Move: Will Fatherhood Force a Belgian Star to Quit the 2026 World Cup? The Challenges of Parenthood in Pro Football’s Patriarchal Culture

Jérémy Doku Leaves 2024 World Cup Early to Welcome First Child: The Challenges of Fatherhood in Professional Football Daniel Richardson June 12, 2024 Belgian midfielder Jérémy Doku has withdrawn from the 2024 World Cup after just two matches to be with his partner during the birth of their first child, marking a rare public confrontation … Read more

Günter Netzer Becomes a Grandfather: Daughter Alana Shares First Baby Photos and Name

Former German football star Günter Netzer has become a grandfather at age 81, following the birth of his grandson Lennon Ron Bürgin. The arrival was confirmed by his daughter Alana Netzer and her partner, Swiss pop singer Sebastian “Baschi” Bürgin, who shared the news and first photos of the newborn on Instagram in mid-April 2026. … Read more