Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are expected to play for the same team in the farewell match of former Argentina striker Carlos Tevez, fulfilling one of Tevez’s long-held ambitions.
The event is planned to take place in Argentina, Tevez’s home country, with the match currently expected to be held in December 2026. The former striker confirmed that the two most prominent footballers of their generation will share a team for the occasion.
Tevez said he had always dreamed of seeing Messi and Ronaldo play together. That prospect will now become a reality at the match being organised to mark the end of his playing career.
The announcement brings together two players who have spent much of their careers at the centre of global football. Messi and Ronaldo have traditionally been viewed as rivals, but they are now set to appear on the same side in a match celebrating Tevez’s career.
Further details about the fixture, including the exact date and venue, have not been given. The event is nevertheless expected to take place in December 2026, with Argentina chosen as the location for Tevez’s farewell.
Ronaldo is currently 41 and plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr. Messi, aged 39, continues his career in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami.
Their planned participation means the farewell match will feature both players together, rather than facing one another. For Tevez, the occasion will also provide the chance to bring to life a footballing idea he has wanted to see for many years.
Tevez, who previously played as a forward for Argentina, intends to hold the farewell event in his homeland. The match is expected to serve as a celebration of his career while also providing the unusual spectacle of Messi and Ronaldo appearing in the same team.
The pair have never been regular team-mates during their professional careers, making the planned appearance particularly notable. Their involvement would give Tevez the moment he has described as a personal dream: watching two of football’s biggest stars combine on the pitch.
Although the match remains some time away, the confirmation has already established its main attraction. Messi and Ronaldo are set to join forces for Tevez’s farewell, with the event scheduled for Argentina in December 2026.