Is Beckham Olympics bound? David fails to flash a smile at the airport as he catches an international flight
Posted Tuesday, July 24, 2012 by Dailymail
Global stage: About 4billion people are expected to tune in to the Games' opening ceremony in Stratford (pictured)
It is unclear precisely what role the footballer will play, but speculation that he could light the Olympic torch has been ruled out because the footballer is not an Olympian - a requirement under the rules of the International Olympic Committee.
Instead, organisers are said to have added a new section to the ceremony in Stratford to accommodate him.
A source told The People: 'It's all being kept secretive because both the Olympics committee and David Beckham's camp want it to remain a huge surprise.
'It will be a fitting role for David who, let's not forget, was a big factor in the UK winning the Olympic bid in the first place.'
Details of his role will be ironed out and finalised tomorrow, sources added.
David will not be the only Beckham taking part in the Games as his wife Victoria will be closing the sporting event alongside her band mates, as the Spice Girls take centre stage.
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