Brief
AS Roma blocks Paulo Dybala from attending Messi farewell match
Roma cited sporting and logistical reasons for denying the two Argentines permission to travel to the October 6 farewell match.
By Felo News Desk · Published
AS Roma announced that Paulo Dybala and teammate Nahuel Molina will not be released to attend Lionel Messi's retirement friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires on October 6, Gulf News reported.
The club said the decision was based on "sporting and logistical considerations," including the long intercontinental journey and the proximity of upcoming fixtures, with Roma's first post‑break match scheduled for October 11 against Como.
Messi's farewell, expected to be his 208th appearance for Argentina, will feature members of the 2022 World Cup‑winning squad, but the two club forwards will miss the emotional occasion despite their close ties to the captain.
Key facts
- AS Roma will not release Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina for Messi's farewell match on Oct 6 (gulfnews.com)
- Roma cited sporting and logistical considerations, including travel distance and upcoming fixtures (gulfnews.com)
- Messi's farewell match is a friendly against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Roma block Paulo Dybala from attending Lionel Messi retirement game in Buenos Aires”
