Leon Bailey temporarily suspended from the Jamaica National Team by JFF following his refusal to join the Copa America squad
Leon Bailey, temporarily suspended by JFF (Photo: Getty Images)
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has temporarily suspended Aston Villa's winger Leon Bailey from the senior men’s national team.
In a statement on Wednesday, the JFF revealed that this decision followed recent incidents, including Bailey's choice to withdraw from the Copa America 2024 team after being selected.
In a statement on Wednesday, the JFF announced that the decision was made due to recent incidents, including the Aston Villa winger’s refusal to join the Copa America 2024 team after being selected. "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", the statement said,
In a statement on Wednesday, the JFF announced that the decision was made due to recent incidents, including the Aston Villa winger’s refusal to join the Copa America 2024 team after being selected. "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".
In a media release, the JFF cited Bailey's expressed desire to take a break from national duties, stating that suspending his selection will prevent further miscommunication.
