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Former Argentina forward Carlos Tevez plans to reunite Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the same pitch for his long-delayed farewell match at La Bombonera in December, according to comments made by Tevez on the streaming service Olga.
Tevez Plans Star-Studded Farewell at La Bombonera
Carlos Tevez retired from professional football five years ago following his stint with Boca Juniors, but the 42-year-old never received a formal farewell match. That celebration is scheduled for December at Buenos Aires’ iconic La Bombonera stadium, where Tevez aims to gather roughly 60 prominent football figures, according to his interview on Olga. Tevez stated that he intends to bring his former teammates Messi and Ronaldo together for the exhibition.
Personal Connections and WhatsApp Coordination
Tevez maintains active communication with both superstars via WhatsApp, according to his statements on Olga. Having played alongside Ronaldo for three seasons at Manchester United and shared the pitch with Messi for the Argentina national team, Tevez expressed confidence about securing their attendance. When asked if he could convince the Portuguese forward to participate, Tevez stated, according to Olga, “I’ll go get him personally.”
Contrasting Current Careers of Two Football Icons
The potential joint appearance bridges a decades-long rivalry defined by a combined 13 Ballon d’Or titles—eight won by Messi and five by Ronaldo. Both players continue their professional careers into their late thirties, though in different leagues. Messi, 39, plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer and led Argentina to a World Cup victory in 2022, though he recently announced his retirement from international play. Meanwhile, Ronaldo competes for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, where he is pursuing a career milestone of 1,000 official goals while hinting that the current campaign could be his final season.
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