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Leon Bailey Reneges on Jamaica Call-Up over Brother Demands

Bayer Leverkusen forward Leon Bailey has reneged on his decision to play for Jamaica internationally because the Reggae Boyz didn't keep their promise of calling up his brother, Kyle Butler.

As shared by Goal's Ronan Murphy, the former Genk man finally appeared to end questions about his international future by accepting a call-up from Jamaica, but he has since refused to play:

Ronan Murphy

Despite accepting their call up, Leon Bailey has refused to play for Jamaica until the JFF bring his brother Kyle Butler into the squad. #B04 #JFF

In an interview with the Gleaner's Livingston Scott (h/t Mirror's Mark Jones) he revealed the snub of his brother was a big reason for not playing.