Bailey leaves the national team camp after his wife and son overturned

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Leon Bailey, Jamaican national team star Had to leave preparations for the national team urgently after Stephanie Hop, wife and son of a car crashed on the motorway.

         The Aston Villa international was preparing for his home country’s clash with Suriname but had to leave the team minutes before the ufabet game. After receiving a call about the accident to be take to hospital. Fany and son Leo were not injure.

         “A tournament day that I will never forget… Just a few moments before the game I got a phone call that broke my heart to the fullest,” Bailey posted on his Instagram. “I was told that my family had in a serious car accident. I can’t even explain the thoughts he had in my head.”

         “At that point, nothing mattered but hope that they were still alive. As soon as I left the camp to go to the hospital it seemed to be the longest drive I’d ever been in my life.”

         “By the grace of God They are still here with us today and have not suffered any injuries from what happened. They bless me to continue playing.”

         “It might not be my best game. but i play for my family I play for my country And that’s what encouraged me while my world was in chaos.”

         “We appreciate that they are here with us today. Thank you for all your concern and best wishes. We ask that you pray and respect our privacy.”