La Joya made a meaningful gesture at the club ahead of Qatar, signaling a lasting connection with Roma. The question that followed among fans: will the world champion medal stay in Roma’s museum as a lasting symbol of this moment?
After returning to Rome as a world champion with the Argentina national team, Paulo Dybala chose to donate his gold medal from the Qatar 2022 World Cup to the capital club’s museum. The decision was publicly acknowledged through the club’s official social media channel, which announced that the player had entrusted his world champion medal to Roma’s historical archive. The post underscored the medal’s new home within the club, ensuring it would be preserved as part of the team’s heritage and accessible to visitors who walk through the museum’s halls.
Dybala, who had wrestled with the decision about whether he would be named in Argentina’s World Cup squad, accepted a role in Qatar that reflected his ongoing relationship with Roma and with coach Lionel Scaloni. His presence, even in the latter stages of the process, was enough to keep him on the edge of consideration as the team prepared for their campaign in November. In Doha, the Cordoba native logged limited minutes but left a lasting impression through his contribution when the stakes were highest.
During the tournament in Qatar, Dybala accumulated 18 minutes in total. He appeared in the semi-final match against Croatia and returned to the field in the final, where he had a decisive moment. In the final play against France, he challenged the opposing attack and helped Argentina secure a triumph that extended the national team’s run of success. The victory in penalty kicks, with Argentina prevailing 4-2, delivered the third World Cup star for the Albiceleste and etched Dybala’s name into the pages of the country’s rich football history.
With the medal now housed in Roma’s museum, it remains a visible reminder of the player’s journey from the club’s youth and senior teams to the global stage. The arrangement guarantees that fans, historians, and visitors can view the artifact as part of the club’s broader narrative, allowing a tangible connection to the moments that defined a generation of players and supporters alike.
This move also highlights Roma’s dedication to preserving the legacies of players who have left a mark on both the club and the sport. The museum’s collection now includes a symbol of international achievement that underscores the shared history between the club and a player who spent important seasons in the Italian capital. The presence of the medal in the museum helps anchor the club’s identity within the larger story of football excellence that fans continually explore when visiting. Such gestures reinforce the idea that success on the world stage resonates back to the local clubs that foster talent, nurture growth, and contribute to the global community of fans who follow these athletes across continents.
For supporters, the medal’s display offers a narrative thread that connects Roma’s day-to-day life with an event that captivated millions. It serves as a tangible reminder of the dedication, teamwork, and perseverance that define both the club and the player. The museum’s visitors can reflect on the path from a promising youth player in Rome to a world champion—and back to the place where that journey began—during a single, unforgettable season of football lore.