Carlos Valderrama challenged Colombia's largest rebel group FARC to a Peace Match.
On Saturday, FARC agreed to the challenge made by the famous football player.
What happened?
FARC responded to the idea with an open letter and agreed to the match.
Why it matters for Carlos Valderrama
Valderrama made the proposal in a recent interview with the newspaper El Tiempo, hoping for a reconciliation with the Colombian government.
What comes next?
FARC proposed two matches, one to be held in Havana, Cuba and the other in Santa Marta in Colombia.
FARC is currently holding peace talks in Cuba, which is why the first match would be played in Havana.
The open letter response was published on the left-wing rebels' blog, stating they were "fanatical about football".
FARC said they often organize games between negotiation sessions and want to take part in the "Peace Match" as soon as possible.
For almost 50 years FARC has been rebelling against the Colombian government, leaving hundreds of thousands dead, injured or displaced.
Over 4.5 million people have been hurt one way or another by the conflict.
FARC is considered the longest running insurgency in Latin America.
"We are getting ready physically and tactically to go out there and play the 'Match for Peace'," the FARC blog read.
FARC and the Bogota began negotiating for peace in Colombia over a year ago.
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia has 7,000 to 8,000 fighters in the group.
FARC wants to take part in the "Peace Match" as soon as possible, aiming for reconciliation.
The "Peace Match" could be a significant step towards ending the violence in Colombia.
Carlos Valderrama's challenge has been accepted, and the matches are expected to take place soon.
The outcome of the matches is uncertain, but the intention is clear: to bring peace to Colombia.
The Peace Match is a unique opportunity for FARC and the Colombian government to come together.
It remains to be seen how the matches will play out, but for now, the focus is on the possibility of peace.
The matches will be played in Havana, Cuba and Santa Marta, Colombia, with the exact dates to be determined.
The world will be watching as Carlos Valderrama's Peace Match challenge unfolds.
The Colombian people are hoping for a positive outcome, and an end to the violence.
Carlos Valderrama's initiative has sparked hope for a better future in Colombia.
The Peace Match is a chance for FARC and the Colombian government to put their differences aside.
It's a unique opportunity for the two sides to come together and work towards a common goal.
The matches will be a significant step towards reconciliation, and a possible end to the conflict.
The world is waiting to see how the Peace Match will play out, and what the outcome will be.
Carlos Valderrama's challenge has brought attention to the conflict in Colombia, and the need for peace.
The Peace Match is a chance for the Colombian people to come together, and work towards a better future.
It's a unique opportunity for FARC and the Colombian government to put the past behind them, and move forward.
The matches will be a significant step towards healing, and rebuilding the country.
The Colombian people are hoping for a positive outcome, and an end to the violence.
The Peace Match is a chance for the country to move forward, and leave the past behind.
Carlos Valderrama's initiative has sparked hope for a better future in Colombia, and the world is waiting to see how it will play out.