The last match of Lionel Messi with the Argentine National Team will have two unexpected absences. Just days before the friendly against Benin, which will take place on Tuesday, October 6 at the Estadio Monumental, Roma decided not to release Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina to participate in the tribute to the world champion captain.
The Italian institution officially communicated the decision and explained that both players will remain in Europe due to the team's sports planning and the demands of traveling to Argentina. "AS Roma announces that Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina will not participate in the event organized in Argentina for the match between Argentina and Benin on October 6", the club informed through a statement published on its official site.
In the same message, the entity acknowledged the importance of the farewell for both players and stated: "The club recognizes the importance of this appointment for both players, who are linked to Lionel Messi and played a key role in his victory at the 2022 World Cup".
Roma also detailed the reasons that led to the decision. "The choice was based on sporting and logistical reasons, related to the duration of the intercontinental trip and the proximity of upcoming official matches,” explained the institution.
Finally, the Loba emphasized its recognition of the Argentine captain and added: "AS Roma expresses its utmost respect for Lionel Messi and his extraordinary career, and wishes him and the Argentine Football Association a very special evening".
The team from the Italian capital will compete again on Sunday, October 11, when they visit Como for Serie A. Currently, the team is leading the championship and remains undefeated, a factor that was also considered when deciding on the release of its players.
