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RIO DE JANEIRO -- A reception welcoming foreign dignitaries to the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics promises to be a lonely affair, with many heads of state staying away from Rio de Janeiro for fear of offending Brazilian political sensibilities.Ahead of South Americas first Olympics, officials had predicted as many as 100 heads of state would attend. But a list provided Friday by the Foreign Ministry showed fewer than 25 in attendance, among them the presidents of Argentina, France and Portugal. The United States is being represented by Secretary of State John Kerry.They apparently are staying away because of the prospect of stepping into a country with two presidents. Interim President Michel Temer took over following the suspension in May of President Dilma Rousseff on impeachment charges.For many leaders, its too delicate of a diplomatic dance, said Maristella Basso, a professor of international law at the University of Sao Paulo.Leaders dont know which president to greet, the one who was removed or her interim replacement, Basso told The Associated Press. So many decided not to come at all, to either avoid an uncomfortable encounter or to protest what they view as a coup.Temer, who has avoided travel outside the country and kept a low profile since taking over for Rousseff, is holding a reception for foreign leaders Friday at the former Foreign Ministry palace, which was in use when Rio was Brazils capital before 1960.After a cocktail party, the group will relocate under tight security to the Maracana stadium for the opening ceremony.Among the notable absences are leaders from some of Brazils closest allies: Russia, India, China and South Africa -- the so-called BRICS group of emerging market powerhouses that drew close to Brazil during during an aggressive, 15-year diplomatic push under Rousseff and her predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Each instead sent their sports ministers.Reflecting South Americas ideological divide, only two regional leaders are here: fellow conservatives from Argentina and Paraguay. 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Sean Dyches Burnley are unbeaten in three league matches Tony Pulis has seen his side keep just one home clean sheet in their last nine games.These two sides have played the highest proportion of passes long in the Premier League this season: WBA (24.5 per cent) and Burnley (23.3 per cent).Mersons predictionI actually think this will be a really, really good game, one of those games that both clubs look back on at the end of the season and say: That was a massive, massive result.The top teams can lose a game and then win five on the trot, but every game is a cup final for these mid-to-bottom teams. Highlights - Burnley 3-2 Crystal Palace I like both managers, they dont get anywhere near the amount of credit they deserve. Sean Dyche barely gets a mention! Who can do the job hes done?West Brom will never go down as long as Tony Pulis is manager. I can understand the fans frustrations sometimes, because they often dont open the game quickly enough. But they have some very good players in Rondon, McClean and Brunt.I think theyll actually have a go at Burnley, and I think Burnley will do the same. I think it will be entertaining. Both teams need to win, and these are the games that these teams highlight.PAUL PREDICTS: 3-2 Salomon Rondon (left) is fit to face Burnley BettingWest Brom are marginally odds-on with Sky Bet to secure the victory at 19/20, with Burnley 3/1 while the draw is a 23/10 chance.Both sides will be looking to send their relegation odds on the drift, with the Clarets currently considered 5/4 fourth favourites to face the drop while Tony Pulis men are 15/2 to go down.Salomon Rondon heads the first goalscorer betting at 4/1 while Sam Vokes and Andre Gray share favouritism on the visitors side of the betting at 7/1 apiece.Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. Hurry, offer ends December 4th! ' ' '