New York Cosmos

Carlos Alberto, Brazil's 1970 World Cup hero, passes away aged 72

Carlos Alberto, who scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history while captaining Brazil to glory in the 1970 final against Italy, has died aged 72 following a heart attack.

Hat-trick at 75: Pele set for third marriage after finding 'love forever'

Brazil football legend Pele is getting married Tuesday for the third time, tying the knot with his girlfriend of six years Marcia Cibele Aoki.

Pele's ex-club New York Cosmos to return to competitive action

The original Cosmos folded in 1985 after a short but high-profile existence in the original NASL but were brought back to life in 2010.