While the public saw one version of the Brazilian soccer legend in his three years in New York, covering the team offered an up-close look at the man.
Category: New York Cosmos (Soccer Team)
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Days of Wins and Roses: Covering Pelé’s Cosmos
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Pele’s TV Breakthrough Gave Soccer a Black Star
The New York Times – Sports:Pelé’s reign atop the most popular sport on earth began in an era defined by political struggles against colonialism and racial inequity around the world.
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Pelé, el rostro mundial del fútbol, muere a los 82 años
The New York Times – Sports:El ídolo del deporte que fue declarado tesoro nacional en su Brasil natal, alcanzó la fama mundial y ayudó a popularizar el deporte en Estados Unidos.
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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.