AS Roma Denies Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina the Chance to Attend Lionel Messi’s Argentina Farewell

Lionel Messi’s Argentina farewell will have an unexpected absence. Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina were expected to join the captain, but a decision by AS Roma changed the plans.

Messi’s Farewell Will Have Two Unexpected Absences

The Argentina national team is preparing for a special night on October 6, when it hosts Benin at the Monumental Stadium. The match will be marked by Lionel Messi’s farewell, but not every invited guest will be able to join him.

Among those absent will be Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina, two players who shared the 2022 World Cup title with Messi. Although their presence would have carried strong symbolic significance, they will ultimately have to remain in Italy.

AS Roma Makes a Decision That Changes the Plans

According to an official statement from AS Roma, the club decided that its two players will not travel to Buenos Aires for sporting and logistical reasons. The club explained that it took into account the length of the trip and the proximity of its upcoming competitive commitments.

The Italian club’s decision is not related to any disciplinary issue. According to information provided by Football Italia, Dybala was not called up to play in the match, while Molina is serving a seven-match international suspension.

AS Roma’s Schedule Plays a Role in the Decision

The timing of the schedule is also an important factor. AS Roma is set to face Como on October 11 in Serie A before taking on Real Madrid in the Champions League on October 14, two matches that are influencing the club’s planning.

With that in mind, the club chose to prevent its players from making an intercontinental trip that, despite its significant emotional value, comes during a demanding stretch of the season for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.

Dybala and Molina Will Miss Messi’s Farewell

Dybala and Molina were part of the Argentina squad that won the 2022 World Cup, making their absence particularly significant among those who will not be there for Messi’s farewell.

AS Roma, however, made it clear that it recognizes the importance of the occasion and expressed its deepest respect for Messi and his career, while also wishing him and the Argentina Football Association a special night. The tribute will go ahead, but two important guests will have to watch from Italy.