Muhammad Ali, who captivated the world when he lit the Atlanta Olympic flame four years ago, is expected to attend Sydney's opening ceremony on Friday.
The boxing legend is in Australia as a special guest of billionaire Australian businessman Richard Pratt.
His arrival yesterday ignited speculation that he may be playing a role in the Sydney opening ceremony, which is being kept under tight wraps.
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