Carlos Tevez confirms La Bombonera farewell match, eyes star guests | OneFootball

Carlos Tevez said in a post that he will stage his long-awaited farewell match at La Bombonera, bringing the curtain down on his playing career in front of Boca supporters.

The emotive announcement featured the phrases “Adiós Apache” and “De alcanzapelotas a leyenda”, signalling a send-off in the club’s own backyard at Brandsen 805.

An exact date and kick-off time have not been disclosed, and the game is likely to be held at the end of the year. The farewell will be broadcast on ESPN.

A homegrown icon, Tevez made 279 competitive appearances for Boca and scored 94 goals. He helped lead the side to the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup in 2003, plus the 2004 Copa Sudamericana.

Tevez has said his wish is to assemble stars including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gianluigi Buffon, Edwin Van der Sar, Paul Scholes, Rio Ferdinand, Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci, Nemanja Vidić, Park Ji Sung and Patrice Evra.

For Boca, the occasion will be a celebration and a chance for the board to strengthen ties with past greats and bring fans closer to their heroes.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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