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The Latest: Olympic mystery: Who will light Rio cauldron?

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

6:25 a.m.

As the Olympic torch makes its way through Rio de Janeiro, the big question is: Will Pele show up?

The former soccer star — Brazil's most famous athlete — said this week he was invited to take part in the opening ceremonies for the 2016 Summer Olympics, but business deals were stopping him from doing it.

Millions of television viewers from around the world are expected to watch the three-hour ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Friday night, which culminates in the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.