Brazilian football legend Pele waves upon arrival with the New York Cosmos at Jose Marti Airport on Monday in Havana. AFP PHOTO
Brazilian football legend Pele waves upon arrival with the New York Cosmos at Jose Marti Airport on Monday in Havana. AFP PHOTO

HAVANA: The New York Cosmos will kick off a new era in sporting relations between the United States and Cuba on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) when they become the first professional American sports team in 16 years to play in the Communist-ruled island.

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