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Messi and Ronaldo will play in the same team in Tevez's farewell match

Argentinian Lionel Messi and Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo on the same team in Carlos Tevez's farewell match

Messi and Ronaldo will take the pitch together in Tevez's farewell match

Argentinian Lionel Messi and Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo may play in the same team in Carlos Tevez's farewell match. Tevez stated that both players have accepted the invitation.

The farewell match is planned to be held in December 2026 at the famous "La Bombonera" stadium in Buenos Aires. Previous reports suggested that the match could be scheduled for December 19.

"I have always dreamed of seeing Cristiano and Leo in the same team. They are the two greatest players of all time. I contacted both of them. When I told Ronaldo about the idea, he said he would come. Convincing Leo was not difficult either. Both of them agreed," Tevez said.

During his career, Tevez played alongside Ronaldo at the English club Manchester United. He was teammates with Messi in the Argentina national team.

Other famous players who played alongside Tevez, such as Wayne Rooney and Andrea Pirlo, are also expected to be invited to the farewell match.

So far, no separate official statement has been made by Messi and Ronaldo regarding their participation in the match. The information about their agreement is based on Tevez's words.

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