After 20 years of rivalry, Messi and Ronaldo are close to playing in the same match.
After years of rivalry, Messi and Ronaldo have received an invitation to participate in Carlos Tevez's retirement match at the "La Bombonera" stadium next December.
After nearly two decades of competition that defined global football, the two stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo may meet for the first time in a single match, during the retirement match of former Argentine star Carlos Tevez.
The retirement ceremony for Tevez is scheduled to take place next December at the "La Bombonera" stadium, the home ground of Argentina's Boca Juniors club, where the former player holds a special status after three spells with the team over the course of seven years.
According to reports, both Messi and Ronaldo received special invitations to participate in the match, taking advantage of the break in Major League Soccer and Saudi League competitions.
A number of Tevez's friends and former teammates are expected to participate in the match, with the Argentine star set to play alongside players he shared his football career with and friends from his neighborhood, facing a group of former football stars.
The participation of Messi and Ronaldo carries special significance, given that Tevez played alongside Ronaldo at Manchester United, while he was a teammate of Messi in the Argentine national team.
During his career, Tevez had notable experiences in both Europe and South America, playing for major clubs, most notably Boca Juniors, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Juventus.
If Messi and Ronaldo actually participate, Tevez's retirement match could turn into an exceptional event for football fans, especially with the two great stars approaching the final stage of their professional careers.