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Report: Justin Meram declines Iraq national team call ahead of MLS Cup playoffs

Atlanta United wing back Justin Meram has reportedly declined to participate with his national team, Iraq, during the Fifa international break that takes place Oct. 7-15.

UPDATE: Justin Meram has dropped out of the #Iraq squad.

Reports suggest that the reason is Justin would play an @MLS game just two days before travelling which would tire him, and the later trip to Cambodia would further increase his fatigue. u2708ufe0f pic.twitter.com/k5YM2faSM3— Soccer Iraq (@SoccerIraq) September 30, 2019

Iraq is scheduled to play World Cup Qualifying matches on October 10 vs.