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Pele: The soccer god comes to India again!

Brazilian football legend Pele relived the moments he had in Kolkata city 38 years ago when visited Eden Gardens before felicitating the 1977 batch of Mohun Bagan team, who had the fortune of playing against the Black Pearl's New York Cosmos at the 80,000

News Nation Bureau | Updated : 11 October 2015, 12:38:05 PM
To meet Mamata and Ganguly!

To meet Mamata and Ganguly!

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Pele will attend a star-studded Legend's Night with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and former India captain Sourav Ganguly.
In Kolkata!

In Kolkata!

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Brazilian football legend Pele relived the moments he had in Kolkata city 38 years ago when visited Eden Gardens before felicitating the 1977 batch of Mohun Bagan team.
In the city of joy!

In the city of joy!

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It was the same team that had the fortune of playing against the Black Pearl's New York Cosmos at the 80,000-capacity stadium.
Rendezvous with Mohun Bagan team!

Rendezvous with Mohun Bagan team!

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The Subrata Bhattacharya-led Mohun Bagan team that played out a 2-2 draw against New York Cosmos on that historic day of September 24, 1977 will also be present at the Legend's Night' at the Netaji Indoor Stadium on October 12.
En route to Eden Garden!

En route to Eden Garden!

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He will also take a detour of Eden Gardens en route to the Netaji Indoor Stadium as the Cricket Association of Bengal will felicitate the Brazilian legend in a royal manner.
With Harbhajan Singh!

With Harbhajan Singh!

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In a video message, Pele has said: "I'm looking forward to my visit to Kolkata after 38 years, and during the time of Durga Puja."
Pele in Brazil team!

Pele in Brazil team!

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Pele's visit is part of the first edition of the 'Legends Tour of India' conceptualised by Multicon Group and NSHM Knowledge Campus where the Brazilian legend will interact with about 1200 students before heading to Netaji Indoor Stadium on October 12.
With Muhammad Ali!

With Muhammad Ali!

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Muhammad Ali hugs Pelé at his goodbye match. He said.''My friend. My friend. Now there are two of the greatest'' 1977

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