Chapter 4 - chapter 4:Twilight Triumphs

1970s dawned with choices. Stay in Brazil or conquer America? Cosmos lured with $7 million—fortune then. I signed, 1975. New York: skyscrapers awed this slum-born soul. Reincarnated me saw opportunity—globalize football like Messi later.First Cosmos game: 2 goals, Madison Square Garden frenzy. Attendance boomed; I mentored Beckenbauer, Chinaglia. Off-field, UN speeches for peace—my voice amplified causes from two worlds.Brazil mourned my exit but celebrated returns. 1976 friendly: hat-trick vs. them—bittersweet. Body protested—knees creaked—but willpower prevailed. Yoga, meditation kept me sharp.Family strained; divorce hit. Kids navigated fame's shadow. I dated models, but sought depth—Gospel influences from Brazil, echoing Gita wisdom.Records chased: most goals ever. FIFA debated; I shrugged, played on.1977 World Cup qualifiers: Brazil faltered without me. Guilt gnawed. Cosmos won NASL titles; I scored 64 in two seasons. Flashy cars, penthouses—yet, I donated millions to favelas.Injuries mounted. 1977 farewell in New Jersey: 75,000 fans. Emotional free-kick goal, tears flowed. Retired at 36, king undefeated.Post-retirement: Minister of Sports under democracy's dawn. Pushed inclusion—women's football, anti-racism. Visited India officially; PM hosted, crowds chanted "Pelé! Pelé!" Full circle.Business thrived: endorsements, books. But scandals loomed—tax woes, paternity suits. I owned mistakes, grew.Health scares: hip surgery. Still, ambassador—FIFA galas, Olympics.Legacy solidified: UNESCO goodwill ambassador. Knighted by Queen. Inside, I reflected: reincarnation's gift? Not just trophies, but impact.Chapter faded with 1994 World Cup visit—Brazil's win felt mine. Legacy burned bright