AS Roma has officially stated that the club will not permit Argentine internationals Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina to travel for Lionel Messi’s upcoming farewell match scheduled for October 6. According to details shared by journalist Fabrizio Romano via Telegram, the Italian club refused the international travel request due to grueling logistical demands and the immediate need to keep both players available for team training sessions the following week.
Logistical Constraints Behind the Decision
The decision highlights the ongoing tension between club commitments and national team sentiment, particularly regarding high-mileage international breaks for exhibition fixtures. With Serie A campaigns running at a demanding pace, managerial staff prioritize player fitness and recovery over participation in ceremonial events, however prestigious. It was not immediately clear whether the Argentine Football Association intends to formally contest the decision or seek a compromise ahead of the fixture.
The restriction underscores how modern club management increasingly limits mid-season travel to safeguard player availability, balancing commercial and competitive demands against international player desires.