New York Cosmos – 34 at that time, he signed a 3 year $2.8 million contract, making him the highest paid athlete in the world. About 10 million people tuned in to watch Pele’s debut match – a record American TV audience for soccer.
New York Cosmos – 34 at that time, he signed a 3 year $2.8 million contract, making him the highest paid athlete in the world. About 10 million people tuned in to watch Pele’s debut match – a record American TV audience for soccer.