Pele expected to join Cosmos for Cuba trip

NEW YORK: Brazilian legend Pele is expected to join the New York Cosmos, his former club, in Havana for a match Tuesday, the first by any US professional team in Cuba since 1999.
The Cosmos announced details of the historic trip Thursday for a match that will be shown on US television between the Cosmos, a North American Soccer League side one level below Major League Soccer, and Cuba’s national squad.
Pele is expected to accompany the Cosmos on the flight to Cuba and attend the match, according to the club. The revived Cosmos, sparked by Spain and Real Madrid star forward Raul, have five wins and three draws in eight games, the best start in team history, as the team prepares to fly Sunday.