Nigeria, June 23 -- Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has become a father after temporarily leaving the Red Devils' FIFA World Cup camp to be with his family, bringing a heartwarming conclusion to a story that sparked widespread debate across European football.

The Belgian Football Association confirmed on Monday that Doku and his wife have welcomed a baby boy named Praise, just days after the Manchester City star travelled to London ahead of Belgium's World Cup clash against Iran.

According to the federation, the decision to allow Doku to leave the national team camp followed consultations with the team's medical staff after it became clear that the birth of his first child was imminent.

"Jeremy received the news before yesterday's match tha...