- Ronaldinho and Tim Cahill arrive in Sydney to lead star-studded teams for the Joga Bonito Tour match at CommBank Stadium on Friday.
- Match to be broadcast live, free, and exclusively on Channel 10 and 10 Play from 7:30 pm AEDT.
- Features football greats like Brett Emerton, Aaron Mooy, and Luke Wilkshire, with former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold
Sydney, Australia – [30/30/24] – Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho has touched down in Australia ahead of the Joga Bonito Tour, which features a star-studded exhibition match in Sydney at CommBank Stadium on Friday, 1 November 2024.
Joining him on Australian soil is opposing team captain and local legend Tim Cahill, who has also arrived in Sydney for his first match on home turf since 2019.
Both Ronaldinho and Cahill are leading all-star squads featuring a dazzling array of former football greats, including Brett Emerton, Aaron Mooy, Luke Wilkshire, Jean Narde, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Jose Baxter, along with a host of former Matildas, Socceroos, and A-League stars.
Fans will also witness the return of much-loved former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold, who will lead Cahill's XI from the sidelines.
The two football icons met earlier today at the official pre-match press conference at CIRQ Crown Sydney, the event's hotel partner, with the stunning Sydney Harbour as the backdrop. Both Ronaldinho and Cahill were in high spirits, showing they haven't lost their passion or sense of fun as they gear up for Friday's game.
"I'm excited to be here in Australia for the Joga Bonito Tour. Football has the power to bring people together, and this is going to be a celebration of the beautiful game," Ronaldinho said. "I can't wait to take the field and put on a show with Tim and all the incredible players," he added.
"It's always special coming back to Australia, and to share the field with legends like Ronaldinho and some of my former teammates is a dream," Cahill said. "The fans are in for a real treat—this match is going to be one to remember!" he added.
Crown Sydney CEO Mark McWhinnie said: "Crown is excited to be the hotel partner for 'The Joga Bonito Tour'. Sport has become part of our DNA, and we are thrilled to host Ronaldinho at our iconic resort. The Crown brand has been attracting world-class sporting talent from across the globe for many years, a tradition we are proud to continue."
This once-in-a-lifetime event, brought to Australian shores by local sports and entertainment entity Incasa.DM, promises to be a thrilling showcase of football talent—and fans across the country can tune in live, free, and exclusively on Channel 10 and 10 Play from 7:30 pm AEDT on Friday evening.
The best way to see the stars in action is from the stands, with tickets for the Sydney match still available via Ticketek. Don't miss your chance to witness this unforgettable showdown!
Following the main event in Sydney, Ronaldinho and Tim Cahill will head to the Gold Coast on Sunday, 3 November, for a 7x7 match and family day at Merrimac Football Club.
The all-ages event will also feature live music, food trucks, and merchandise—perfect for fans young and old to celebrate the beautiful game. Tickets for the Gold Coast event
