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 LATEST ARTICLES1Manchester United star addresses his future following Ruben Amorim's arrival2Former Manchester United coach opens up on which players will thrive under Ruben Amorim 3Inter Miami new manager odds: Star-studded favourites to become Lionel Messi's manager4Pep Guardiola extending Manchester City contract MUST give clue to outcome of 115 charges - or does it?5Trent Alexander-Arnold 'obsession' might be over, after being offered record deal: 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.