# Carlos Tevez farewell match planning

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/carlos-tevez-farewell-match-planning
> Updated: 2026-09-07T02:02:00.000Z. Sources: 57. Developments: 2.

Former footballer Carlos Tevez is organizing a farewell testimonial match at the La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, tentatively planned for December 2026. 

Initial reports indicated that Tevez had coordinated with Boca Juniors president Juan Román Riquelme to host approximately 60 football figures. While early discussions highlighted the possibility of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo playing on the same team, their participation was not yet officially confirmed. 

Subsequent updates confirmed that both Messi and Ronaldo are expected to participate in the event after Tevez personally reached out to them. The match, which celebrates Tevez’s career following his 2022 retirement, is also expected to feature other notable figures such as Wayne Rooney and Andrea Pirlo. 

Recent developments have confirmed that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to play on the same team for the first time in their careers during this match. Tevez confirmed the news, stating he personally contacted the players to fulfill his dream of seeing them share a pitch. He noted that while convincing Ronaldo required direct communication, securing Messi’s participation was “relatively easy.” 

The event is expected to include other prominent figures such as Rio Ferdinand and Gianluigi Buffon, alongside former teammates from clubs including Manchester United, Juventus, and Manchester City. The match is expected to take place on the weekends of December 12-13 or December 19-20, 2026, subject to the Argentine football calendar and international commitments. 

Tevez has reaffirmed that the participation of Messi and Ronaldo has been agreed upon, marking a historic moment as the two superstars will appear as teammates for the first time. The match has received approval from Boca Juniors President Juan Román Riquelme.

## Claims

- Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the potential guests for the match. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- The match is scheduled to take place in December 2026. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The testimonial match will be held at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The event is a farewell match for Carlos Tevez. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Boca Juniors president Juan Román Riquelme accepted the request to host the match. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Carlos Tevez confirmed that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have agreed to play on the same team. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Approximately 60 football stars are expected to participate in the event. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Tevez played 279 matches and scored 94 goals for Boca Juniors. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Tevez won 11 titles during his career with Boca Juniors. (corroborated by 6 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Carlos Tevez: Messi and Ronaldo to play together in farewell match

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have agreed to play on the same team for Carlos Tevez’s farewell match in December 2026 at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/messi-and-ronaldo-to-play-together-in-tevez-testimonial-match

### 2026-09-04: Carlos Tevez plans farewell match at La Bombonera with Messi and Ronaldo

Carlos Tevez is organizing a farewell match at La Bombonera in December 2026, potentially featuring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo playing on the same team for the first time.

45 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-tevez-to-hold-farewell-match-at-la-bombonera

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