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 LATEST ARTICLES1Manchester United in talks to sign 'the next Thierry Henry' in huge statement of intent: report2Arsenal and Tottenham striker target given transfer outcome: report3Arsenal report: Sao Paulo has 'decided on' sale of wonderkid, with transfer date set4Manchester City preparing eye-watering offer for Kevin De Bruyne replacement: report5Manchester United lining up stunning offer for 'dream' target: 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.
