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Updated: June 17, 2021

Euro 2020: Coman Leaves France Squad To Attend Child's Birth

By Oladimeji Balogun
June 17, 2021
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Kingsey Coman - Gallo Images

Bayern Munich winger, Kingsley Coman has been granted permission to leave France's European Championship squad to attend the birth of his child, the country's football federation (FFF) said on Thursday.

The decision was authorised by coach Didier Deschamps and the federation gave the Bayern Munich winger permission after consultation with governing body UEFA and its COVID-19 cell.

The statement reads "After consultation with UEFA and the UEFA COVID cell, Didier Deschamps and the Federation authorized Kingsley Coman to join his partner and attend the birth of his child," the FFF said.

"All precautions have been taken, particularly in terms of health."

Coman, 25, was an unused substitute in France's 1-0 win over Germany in their Group F opener on Tuesday. He would also be absent in their next match as they take on Hungary at the Puskas Arena on Saturday.