Pele: Beckham’s U.S. arrival like mine
"The game wasn't as popular (in the U.S.) when we came. The first year was rough. The league was a new league."
Pele: Beckham's arrival similar May 16, 2007 Pele said Wednesday that Beckham's highly anticipated debut later this summer with the Los Angeles Galaxy is not unlike his own. via Sportsnet.ca
