The Latest: Pele not at closing ceremony but tweets support

(Photo: The Associated Press)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

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While athletes from around the world packed the Rio Games closing ceremony, one of the biggest stars was absent — Brazil soccer great Pele.

Instead, the three-time football World Cup champion went to Twitter to celebrate Brazil's first gold medal in his sport.

During Sunday night's ceremony at Maracana Stadium, Pele tweeted: "I waited for my whole life to see Brazil win gold at football and now my dream came true."

About the Rio Olympics, Pele said they showed Brazil's "special way of life" both at work and fun. "There were unforgettable moments of skill and sportsmanship -…