BEFORE LIONEL MESSI, PELE’S ‘AURA’ CAPTURED MINNESOTA SOCCER FANS IN 1976
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✍️ Lionel Messi will play in Minnesota for the first time, following in the footsteps of Pele, who played for the New York Cosmos in 1976.
👉 Pele played for the New York Cosmos in 1976 and helped set a NASL record for largest crowd in Minnesota. 👉 Lionel Messi will play in Minnesota for the first time, following in Pele's footsteps. 👉 The article highlights the similarities and differences between Pele's visit and Messi's upcoming game.
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