Promotional photograph of Cosmos with dedication from Pelé to Márcia, a fan.
A leaf.
In Portuguese.
20.3 cm x 25.7 cm.
1970s.
Good condition, except in the upper right part (in the shape of a triangle), where the photograph shows color changes and fold marks.
Unique piece.
For 'Marcia' with the my thanks and a big kiss. Edson = Pele
Pelé's move to the New York Cosmos in 1975 represented a milestone in the history of world soccer and in the popularization of the sport in the United States. Already recognized as the greatest player of all time, his arrival in the North American Soccer League (NASL) brought unprecedented visibility to soccer in the country, attracting crowds to stadiums and increasing interest from the media and sponsors. Pelé not only raised the technical level of the league, but also helped transform soccer into a cultural phenomenon in the United States, inspiring new generations of players and contributing to the growth of the sport that, decades later, would result in the strengthening of Major League Soccer (MLS).
Pelé signed many autographs throughout his life, but the long dedications, made on photographs of him from his Cosmos days, are among the rarest and most sought after. This is especially relevant as the next FIFA World Cup approaches, to be held in 2026 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
