Paulo Dybala not allowed to attend Lionel Messi's retirement match
Dubai: Paulo Dybala will not be able to attend Lionel Messi’s final Argentina appearance after AS Roma decided against releasing him for the farewell match against Benin on October 6. Roma confirmed in a statement that Dybala and teammate Nahuel Molina will miss the event at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental because of sporting and logistical considerations. The club said the decision to not allow…
Dubai - Paulo Dybala will not be granted permission to attend Lionel Messi's final Argentina appearance, following Roma's decision not to release him. The two Argentine players, Dybala and Nahuel Molina, will miss the match against Benin in Buenos Aires on October 6 due to logistical and sporting factors. The club cited the lengthy intercontinental journey and the upcoming fixtures, with their next game set for October 11 against Como.
Despite the farewell match being a significant emotional occasion, being Messi's 208th and final appearance for Argentina, Dybala and Molina will not be present. The Argentina Football Association has invited the 2022 World Cup-winning squad members to the event, making it a reunion for Messi and his former teammates.
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