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1977 World Soccer Review Pelé Sayonara Game in Japan
Pelé’s Sayonara Tour Visits Japan
From World Soccer Review: Pelé’s farewell exhibition in Japan is captured in the “Sayonara Game”—a signature moment in his global send‑off tour. Playing for the New York Cosmos, Pelé scored in the second half and elevated his career tally past 1,278 goals. His final acts of showmanship abroad preceded his emotional U.S. farewell in October.
Even at the tail end of Pelé’s career, crowds of people gathered to watch the icon grace the pitch. As an ode to his farewell to the game, the Japanese magazine provides an inside look recounting Pelé’s visit with the NY Cosmos.