The Brazilian's arrival reversed the fortunes of not only the declining Cosmos, but the perception of the entire league; with the credibility that Pelé gave it, soccer became a viable alternative to "American" sports such as basketball, baseball and American football.
With the credibility that Pelé gave it, soccer became a viable alternative to "American" sports such as basketball, baseball and American football. The Brazilian's arrival completely reversed the fortunes of not only the declining Cosmos, but the perception of the entire league.
The Brazilian's arrival completely reversed the fortunes of not only the declining Cosmos, but the perception of the entire league. With the credibility that Pelé gave it, soccer became a viable alternative to "American" sports such as basketball, baseball and American football.
The Brazilian's arrival completely reversed the fortunes of not only the declining Cosmos, but the perception of the entire league. With the credibility that Pelé gave it, soccer became a viable alternative to "American" sports such as basketball, baseball and American football.