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Pele will not be at the opening ceremony and here's why

The legendary football player says ill health prevents him from going to the opening ceremony set for Friday, August 5, 2016.

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The 2016 Olympic Games is scheduled to take place in Brazil from August 5, 2016 to August 21, 2016. The athletes have already reported at the Olympics Village and are set for the opening ceremony of this year's event.

In a statement from the Brazil football legend, Pele said he was not 'physically able to attend the opening of the Olympics' addding:

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"Only God is more important than my health. In my life, I've had fractures, surgeries, pain, hospital stays, victories and defeats. And I've always respected those who admire me."

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