Messi and Ronaldo are on the same team during Carlos Tevez's retirement match

The two Argentine and Portuguese stars are scheduled to appear in one team during Tevez's retirement match, expected in December 2026 at La Bombonera Stadium in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires.

Tevez said that he had always dreamed of seeing Messi and Ronaldo playing alongside each other, explaining that he had contacted the two stars and asked them to participate in his farewell match.

He added: "I have always dreamed of seeing Cristiano and Leo playing in one team. They are the greatest players of all time."

Tevez explained that Ronaldo agreed to participate, and convincing Messi to participate was not difficult, stressing that the two stars had already agreed to play the match.

The confrontation takes on a special character for Tevez, who previously played alongside Messi with the Argentina national team, and alongside Ronaldo during his time at Manchester United.

The duo's participation in one team would give fans a rare opportunity to see the two most prominent stars of their generation sharing the field in one shirt, even in an exhibition match.