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Leon Bailey of Jamaica during the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Quarter Final match between Jamaica and Guatemala at TQL Stadium on July 9, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)
The Jamaica Football Federation has suspended Leon Bailey from Reggae Boyz duty.
In a statement on Wednesday morning, the JFF says the Aston Villa winger, will be suspended from selection to the national senior men’s team after he declined their recent Copa America call up.
“This decision has been made in light of recent circumstances surrounding his comments and non-participation in the Copa America 2024 team, despite being selected,” said the statement.
The JFF says Bailey’s matter has been referred to their disciplinary and ethics committee.
“Consideration was also given to his stated desire to take a break from national duties, and suspending his selection will guard against any further miscommunication,” said the local football association.
“The JFF values the contributions of all players and respects their individual decisions regarding national team participation.”
Read full statement:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Kingston, Jamaica – June 25, 2024
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), has made the decision to temporarily suspend the selection of Leon Bailey to the senior Men’s National Team. This decision has been made in light of recent circumstances surrounding his comments and non-participation in the Copa America 2024 team, despite being selected.
Consideration was also given to his stated desire to take a break from national duties, and suspending his selection will guard against any further miscommunication.
The JFF values the contributions of all players and respects their individual decisions regarding national team participation.
We have also referred this matter to Mr. David Watt, the newly appointed Chairman of the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee.
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