Carlos Tévez Confirms Farewell Match at La Bombonera for Late 2026

Carlos Tévez will host an official farewell match at La Bombonera toward the end of 2026, marking five years since his retirement as a professional football player.

La Bombonera Set as the Venue for the Apache’s Tribute

The stadium of Boca Juniors serves as the designated venue for the event, honoring the pitch where Tévez spent the majority of his professional playing days and cemented his status as a club icon.

A Storied Career Across Domestic and International Stages

Throughout his playing days, Tévez made 747 total appearances, scored 308 goals, and contributed 144 assists across his spells with Boca Juniors, Corinthians, West Ham United, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, and Shanghai Shenhua. During his two separate stints with the Xeneize, he accumulated 279 matches and 94 goals while capturing the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup in 2003, alongside the Copa Sudamericana in 2004 and seven domestic titles. In English football, he collected two Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy with Manchester United in 2008, later adding another Premier League title with Manchester City, before helping guide Juventus to the 2015 Champions League final.

Transition from Player to Manager in Argentine Football

Following his retirement from active competition in 2021, Tévez transitioned directly into management, taking charge of three clubs in the Argentine top flight: Rosario Central, Independiente, and Talleres de Córdoba. The upcoming fixture at La Bombonera brings the former forward back to his foundational stomping grounds as a central figure, celebrating a journey that began when he emerged from the youth ranks at Boca Juniors before conquering leagues abroad.