About this episode

The episode discusses Jérémy Doku's decision to prioritize fatherhood during the Men's Fifa World Cup and the media's reaction to it.

Continuing our recent streak of good men, Big Red and VP are pleased to find that Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku has been widely supported by fellow players for his decision to leave the Men's Fifa World Cup briefly to be at his wife's side for the birth of their first child. Less pleasing has been the response from some of the media - and in particular a female journalist. Why can't we let footballers be dads too? Plus, Angela's had her own serving of excellent men, as her husband throws her the ultimate wedding anniversary surprise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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