Carlos Tevez has announced that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will play together in his farewell match. The match is scheduled to be held in December at Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires. This will mark the first time the two football icons have shared the pitch as teammates.
Tevez is one of Boca Juniors’ most prominent legends. He said he received agreements from both Messi and Ronaldo to play on the same team during his farewell match. He expressed his excitement about the event.
Tevez said he has always dreamed of seeing Cristiano and Leo playing in one team. He described them as the greatest players of all time. He got in touch with both players, especially Ronaldo. He told Ronaldo that he wanted him and Messi in the same team for his farewell match. He wanted the whole world to witness the magic. Ronaldo agreed to be there, and convincing Messi was not difficult either. Both agreed to participate. Tevez said the match will be very moving.
The proposed reunion will bring together two of football’s biggest stars. They have spent most of their careers as rivals. They have never played alongside each other at the club or international level. Carlos Tevez has a unique connection with both players. He shared the Argentina dressing room with Messi. He also played alongside Ronaldo at Manchester United.
The farewell match is expected to be a major football event. Tevez plans to bring together several of the players he played with and against during his career. If the appearance goes ahead as planned, Messi and Ronaldo will form part of the same team at La Bombonera. This will offer fans a rare opportunity to see the two legends playing together.
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Carlos Tevez Plans Star-Studded Farewell Match at Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera
Argentine football legend Carlos Tevez is planning to play his farewell match in December. The match is expected to be held at Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera stadium. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are reportedly among the players invited. Tevez retired from competitive football in June 2022. He has been planning his farewell for some time.
Tevez won 11 titles with Boca Juniors. These included five Primera Division titles. He played for the club from 2001 to 2004 and again from 2018 to 2021. Tevez also had a successful career in Europe. He played for Manchester United, Manchester City, and West Ham United in England. He also played for Juventus in Italy. He won the UEFA Champions League with Manchester United.
Tevez contacted Juan Roman Riquelme. Riquelme is his former teammate and the current president of Boca Juniors. Riquelme offered him the stadium as the venue for the match. The date has not been confirmed yet. According to reports, it could take place on the weekend of December 12 and 13. It could also be held on the following weekend of December 19 and 20.
Tevez is planning to field a team featuring his friends from club and international football. The opposing team will also consist of players he has shared time with. The match is expected to have a rest of the world format. Around 60 stars from the football world are expected to attend. They will include players who shared the stage with Tevez during his career.