Both players were members of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning squad and have shared the national-team dressing room with Messi. Roma said it recognised the importance of the occasion but decided to keep the players in Italy for sporting and logistical reasons.
The Argentina-Benin match is scheduled for October 6 at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental and is expected to serve as a farewell occasion for Messi. Dybala was not selected for the current squad, while Molina is serving an international suspension.
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AS Roma have ruled out Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from Argentina’s October 6 farewell match for Lionel Messi, citing travel demands and upcoming club fixtures. AS Roma have ruled out Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from Argentina’s October 6 farewell match for Lionel Messi against Benin. The Italian club cited the long intercontinental journey and the proximity...
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- AS Roma have ruled out Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from Argentina’s October 6 farewell match for Lionel Messi, citing travel demands and upcoming club fixtures.
- AS Roma have ruled out Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from Argentina’s October 6 farewell match for Lionel Messi against Benin.
- The Italian club cited the long intercontinental journey and the proximity of its upcoming competitive fixtures for the decision.Both players were members of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning squad and have shared the national-team dressing room with Messi.
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AS Roma have ruled out Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from Argentina’s October 6 farewell match for Lionel Messi, citing travel demands and upcoming club fixtures. AS Roma have ruled out Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from Argentina’s October 6 farewell match for Lionel Messi against Benin. The Italian club cited the long intercontinental journey and the proximity...
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September 30, 2026
