Carlos Tevez's farewell match: Messi reportedly confirmed, Cristiano Ronaldo still awaited
What happened
According to Infobae, Lionel Messi is confirmed for Carlos Tevez's farewell match at La Bombonera, while Cristiano Ronaldo's participation is still pending. ESPN México reports Tevez saying that Riquelme and Messi will play in the match.
When it started
The source reports are dated October 29, 2026. The date of the farewell match itself is not stated in the material provided.
How it spread
Tevez reportedly spoke about the match in interviews. Infobae describes a first guest list, and Marca's headline says Tevez confirmed a Messi and Ronaldo appearance together in Argentina, which is phrased as a question. The full wording of those statements is not in the material provided.
Why it matters
The match is a high-profile farewell for a former Argentine footballer, and the reported lineup of well-known players has drawn wide interest. Ronaldo's involvement is not confirmed by the sources provided.
Sources
- ESPN México: Carlos Tevez: "Riquelme y Messi van a jugar en mi despedida"
- Infobae: Con Messi confirmado y a la espera de Cristiano Ronaldo, los nombres de la primera lista de invitados para el partido despedida de Tevez en la Bombonera
- marca usa: ¿Lionel Messi y Cristiano Ronaldo jugando juntos en Argentina?: Carlos Tevez confirmó el bombazo para su despedida