Carlos Tevez's farewell match is set for Sunday 20 December at La Bombonera, with Lionel Messi confirmed to attend. The event is billed as "From ball boy to legend" and will also include a musical concert featuring artists chosen by Tevez.
Confirmed guests
Speaking to Rio Ferdinand, Tevez confirmed his closest friend Juan Román Riquelme will be there alongside Messi. Sergio Agüero, Pablo Zabaleta, Esteban Cambiasso and Gabriel Batistuta have also confirmed from the Argentina camp.
Boca legends and team plans
GOAL reported that Tevez has secured a reunion of the Boca Juniors legends who lifted the 2003 Intercontinental Cup. GOAL reported that Carlos Bianchi will lead the Boca legends, while Martín Palermo, Sebastián Battaglia, Nicolás Burdisso and Diego Cagna are in the mix.
GOAL reported that awaited names include Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Marcelo Delgado, Roberto Abbondanzieri, Daniele De Rossi, Fernando Gago and Leandro Paredes. Roberto Mancini will take charge of the "Friends of Tevez" or "Rest of the World" side against the Boca legends.
International names linked to the game
GOAL reported that Tevez has landed Gianluigi Buffon and Edwin van der Sar, while Arturo Vidal and Patrice Evra will join them. GOAL reported that Higuaín, Mascherano, Di María, Maxi Rodríguez and Lavezzi are in the frame.
GOAL reported that more awaited names include Pirlo, Chiellini, Pogba, Park Ji-sung, Rooney, Scholes, Ferdinand, Juan Martín del Potro and Franco Colapinto.
Concert details and Ronaldo call
The event doubles as a musical concert featuring stars handpicked by Tevez, among them La Mona Jiménez and Pablo Lescano. Tevez said: "I will call up Cristiano myself".
Ronaldo wraps up his season with Al-Nassr on 14 December and will not return to official action until the AFC Champions League in February. Messi hopes to have wrapped up the MLS final with Inter Miami on 18 December. GOAL reported that tickets are expected to go on sale soon.
