The CONMEBOL Legends match, Partido Leyendos CONMEBOL, took place at DRV PNK Stadium, the current home for Inter Miami CF, showcasing a host of Latin American legendary players. From fan favorite Ronaldinho to local heroes like Carlos Valderrama, who made his mark in MLS during the late '90s with the Tampa Bay Mutiny and Miami Fusion at Fort Lauderdale’s Lockhart Stadium (now replaced by DRV PNK Stadium), to Gonzalo Higuain, a former star forward for Inter Miami CF, the event was a celebration of soccer.
Other prominent stars included Ivan Zamorano, Jorge Valdivia, Javier Zanetti, Jorge Campos, Sergio Aguero, Carlos Salcido, Maximiliano Rodriguez, Luis Hernandez, Dida, and Mario Yepes, alongside CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez. FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt, known for his eleven world titles and eight Olympic titles, added to the grandeur of this event in Latin American football.
Bolt, with his 9.58 record for the 100-meter dash, took the place of Chiqui Tapia. The match culminated in a thrilling Tango victory over Team Samba with a score of 2-1, both goals scored by Higuain, although they were somewhat questionable penalties. It was a remarkable occasion for fans in South Florida to enjoy and capture through sports photography, as they relished the presence of these amazing legends.
Team Samba consisted of: Justo Villar; Javier Zanetti, Diego Godín, Paulo Da Silva, Ronald Raldes; Freddy Guarín, Leonardo Ponzio, ‘Maxi’ Rodríguez, Carlos ‘Pibe’ Valderrama; ‘Kun’ Agüero, and Gonzalo Higuaín, with substitutes Óscar Ustari, Mario Yepes, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Sebastián Abreu, and Roque Santa Cruz.
Team Tango featured: Dida; Maxwell, Viceroy Oswald, Pike, Julian Belletti; Juan Arango, Patrick Urrutia, Ronaldinho, Bryan Ruiz; Luis Hernandez, and Ivan Zamorano, with substitutes Jorge Campos, Carlos Salcido, Jorge Valdivia, Claudio Pizarro, and Marcelo Salas.