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Roma has declined to release Argentine defender Naufel Molina for the national team’s November international break, despite requests from coach Lionel Scaloni for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica. The club said it would inform the Argentine Football Association (AFA) of its decision. Molina was suspended by FIFA for violent conduct following the 2026 World Cup final, a ban that was initially seven matches long and included a fine of $77,000. FIFA later reduced the suspension to four matches, leaving only one game remaining. The defender was also barred from participating in three friendlies in October against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin. The AFA had hoped Molina would be available for the November fixtures, but Roma’s refusal to release him has left the Argentine side without the player. The club’s priority is to keep him in Italy to avoid the fatigue of long travel, especially as Roma’s campaign in Serie A and the Champions League remains critical. Molina has appeared in 12 matches this season, scoring once in the Champions League and twice in Serie A. Roma currently sit third in the Serie A standings with 27 points, just two points behind leaders Lazio. The club’s management has emphasized the importance of retaining Molina for the title race. Article source: Ajker Patrika | Image credit: Ajker Patrika
Roma has declined to release Argentine defender Naufel Molina for the national team’s November international break, despite requests from coach Lionel Scaloni for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica. The club said it would inform the Argentine Football Association (AFA) of its decision. Molina was suspended by FIFA for violent conduct following the 2026 World Cup final, a ban that was initially seven matches long and included a fine of $77,000. FIFA later reduced the suspension to four matches, leaving only one game remaining. The defender was also barred from participating in three friendlies in October against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin. The AFA had hoped Molina would be available for the November fixtures, but Roma’s refusal to release him has left the Argentine side without the player. The club’s priority is to keep him in Italy to avoid the fatigue of long travel, especially as Roma’s campaign in Serie A and the Champions League remains critical. Molina has appeared in 12 matches this season, scoring once in the Champions League and twice in Serie A. Roma currently sit third in the Serie A standings with 27 points, just two points behind leaders Lazio. The club’s management has emphasized the importance of retaining Molina for the title race.
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