The author reminisces about growing up in Bangladesh during the ৭০s, where Pele's name and stories were part of school curriculum. Despite never seeing Pele play live, as live World Cup broadcasts were not available in Bangladesh until much later, the legend of the Brazilian icon was deeply ingrained.
The article traces the introduction of other footballing greats like Cruyff, Beckenbauer, and Maradona, highlighting how Bangladeshis gradually gained access to watching the World Cup, starting from the late ৭০s and early ৮০s, experiencing the evolution of the sport and its global stars.
