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 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 READ1Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club stopped after racial abuse aimed at Nico Williams2Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag told he's 'not fooling anyone' with 'propaganda' after Burnley draw3Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool? Egyptian backed for exit after Jurgen Klopp bust-up4Manchester United ‘confident’ of landing Premier League star as first signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe: report5Manchester City chief’s exit date revealed: 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.