Olympic Latest about Olympic Rio 2016: Pele pulls out of Olympic Games opening ceremony By FourFourTwo Staff published 5 August 16 Edson Nascimento Health problems have forced former Brazil star Pele to decline the opportunity to light the Olympic cauldron at the iconic Maracana. Edson Nascimento Get the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou reacts after Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal clash vs Liverpool2Manchester United could be about to sign Barcelona superstar, following bombshell Xavi comments: report3Quiz! Can you get 100% in our expert-level odd one out quiz?4Liverpool defender seeking surprise exit, ahead of Arne Slot arriving: report5Tottenham looking to snare Turkish wonderkid, ahead of bitter rivals: report
Rio 2016: Pele pulls out of Olympic Games opening ceremony By FourFourTwo Staff published 5 August 16 Edson Nascimento Health problems have forced former Brazil star Pele to decline the opportunity to light the Olympic cauldron at the iconic Maracana.