Italian football club AS Roma has announced that it will not release Argentina internationals Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina for the October 6 farewell match for Lionel Messi against Benin. The decision was made due to sporting and logistical reasons, according to a statement released by the club on Tuesday. Roma cited the length of the intercontinental trip and the proximity of official club commitments as factors influencing its decision.
Dybala and Molina were part of Argentina's squad that won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and have close links to Messi. Roma acknowledged the importance of the occasion to both players, expressing regret for not being able to release them for the match. The club emphasized that its decision was not based on a lack of regard for Messi or the significance of the occasion.
The Italian club expressed its utmost respect for Messi and his career, wishing him and the Argentine Football Association a special evening ahead of the match. Roma extended its appreciation for the importance of the event, while also highlighting its commitment to its own schedule and obligations.
The Argentina-Benin fixture is scheduled for October 6, as part of the celebrations surrounding Messi's international career. The match is expected to be a significant event, marking the end of Messi's illustrious international career. Dybala and Molina will not be involved in the event, despite their previous roles alongside Messi in Argentina's national team.
According to the Argentine Football Association, Lionel Messi's farewell match is a significant event that has garnered attention from football fans worldwide. Messi has had an illustrious career, winning numerous titles and accolades, including the 2022 World Cup. His farewell match is expected to be an emotional occasion, with many players and fans paying tribute to his achievements.
The decision by Roma to not release Dybala and Molina has been understood by the Argentine Football Association, which is organizing the farewell match for Messi. The Association has appreciated the club's honesty and transparency in making the decision, citing sporting and logistical reasons.
The farewell match for Lionel Messi against Benin on October 6 will go ahead without Dybala and Molina, who have been integral to Argentina's national team in recent years. The match will be a celebration of Messi's remarkable career, with the Argentine captain expected to receive a warm sendoff from fans and fellow players alike.
Key points
- AS Roma ruled out Dybala and Molina from Lionel Messi's farewell match against Benin due to sporting and logistical reasons.
- The Italian club cited the length of the intercontinental trip and proximity of official club commitments as factors influencing its decision.
- Roma expressed its utmost respect for Messi and his career, wishing him a special evening ahead of the match.
