Season 2 · Episode 25
Soccer's Sinatra: Pele in Dalymount Park
Three Castles Burning · Donal Fallon
January 2, 202325m 42s
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Show Notes
When Pele visited Dublin with Santos in 1972, one Irish newspaper proclaimed him to be "Soccer's Sinatra."
In a country that came late to television - and which fell in love with the global game thanks in no small part to the magic of Pele in the 1970 World Cup - Santos vs Bohemians/Drumcondra was the hottest ticket in town. The game proved somewhat lacklustre, but many will never forget seeing Pele on Irish soil.
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