Messi and Ronaldo listed as potential guests for Carlos Tevez’s Boca farewell in December

# What's proposed

# Who might play

Several former Manchester United players are also expected to be invited. Names reported include Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra. Whether Messi and Ronaldo would play on the same team or opposite sides has not been specified.

# Timing and availability constraints Organisers are considering two potential weekends: 12-13 December or 19-20 December. Availability hinges on current club fixtures:

• Lionel Messi's attendance could be affected by Inter Miami's run in the MLS Cup. The MLS Cup final is scheduled for 18 December, which would overlap with the first proposed weekend and potentially prevent travel.
• Cristiano Ronaldo cannot attend during the 12-13 December weekend because Al Nassr are due to play Al Fateh on Sunday 13 December, the club's final match before the Saudi winter break. That could free him to join the later weekend.

# Why this matters to fans A Tevez farewell at La Bombonera already carries local significance because of his ties to Boca. The possible inclusion of Messi and Ronaldo raises the event's profile worldwide: they have not shared a competitive pitch since January 2023, when Ronaldo captained a Saudi Pro League All-Star side against Messi's Paris Saint-Germain in an exhibition. A joint appearance—whether as teammates or opponents—would be notable given their long-standing rivalry during the Barcelona-Real Madrid era.

# Current status A final date, full guest list and firm confirmations are still awaited. Media reports have relayed Tevez's intent and named likely invitees, but organisers have not published an official roster or ticket plans. The proposed reunion gives supporters of Boca and of Tevez's former clubs reasons to follow developments over the coming weeks.

# Short takeaway Tevez aims to stage a December farewell at La Bombonera and has publicly invited, and expressed confidence in securing, Messi and Ronaldo. Two weekends are being considered and both players' club schedules will determine feasibility. Several ex-United stars are also on the proposed invite list.