Carlos Tevez to hold tribute match featuring Messi and Ronaldo in Buenos Aires

Former Argentine striker Carlos Tevez has announced his official retirement tribute match, set to take place at the La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on December 19, 2026. Tevez, who enjoyed a distinguished career with Boca Juniors—scoring 94 goals in 279 matches and winning 11 titles—reached an agreement with club president Juan Roman Riquelme to host the event at the iconic venue.

The tribute match has garnered significant global attention due to Tevez's confirmation that both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have agreed to play on the same team. Tevez, who previously played alongside Ronaldo at Manchester United and shared the pitch with Messi for the Argentina national team, stated that he personally secured their participation. The event is also expected to feature other high-profile guests, such as Wayne Rooney and Andrea Pirlo, to celebrate the career of the striker who retired from professional football in 2022.

Since his retirement, Tevez has transitioned into coaching, having managed Rosario Central, Independiente, and Talleres. The upcoming event at La Bombonera is being described as a historic spectacle that aims to unite two of the greatest players of the modern era on the field for the first time.