- Carlos Tevez plans to organise a farewell match featuring both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the same team for the first time
- The testimonial is expected to take place at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires
- Tevez also aims to invite stars like Buffon, Pirlo, Scholes, Rooney, and Riquelme to the event
Key Takeaways:
Former Argentine international Carlos Tevez has revealed his ambitious plan to bring together Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the same team for the first time. The former striker for Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, and Boca Juniors wants to organise a testimonial match in Buenos Aires and invite the two football icons, who have won a combined 13 Ballon d’Or trophies.
Tevez retired from professional football in 2022, but is now beginning to plan a major farewell match, which will most likely be held at La Bombonera.
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“Yes, I want to organise such a farewell match. And I will do it. We just need to find the right time. It’s not easy. I want to bring Cristiano and Messi together. I’ll go get them myself,” said the former Argentina forward.
When specifically asked if the two great rivals would play on opposing teams during the match, Tevez made it clear that his goal is to have them on the same side.
The former striker played with Messi for the Argentina national team between 2005 and 2015. He also shared the pitch with Ronaldo at Manchester United, where they won two Premier League titles and one Champions League trophy together.
The 41-year-old Tevez stated that he still maintains contact with both players. He also revealed a list of other major names he intends to invite for the event:
“Edwin van der Sar will be in one team, and Buffon in the other. At centre-back we’ll probably have Rio Ferdinand, Vidic, Chiellini, Bonucci. Patrice Evra, my brother, must be there too. Midfielders… Andrea Pirlo, Paul Scholes, Riquelme will definitely be there. Rooney will be in attack.”