David Beckham tells CNN he will have a role in the closing ceremony of the Olympics . The L.A. Galaxy midfielder , who has also played for Real Madrid and Manchester United , has played a pivotal role in bringing the Games to his hometown but was controversially omitted from Team GB 's football squad last month . The rising star says his role in Friday 's glittering ceremony will involve a flame . Beckham played a crucial role in securing the Olympic Games for London . The year - old says he wants Team USA to do well in the Olympics as well as Team GB .
David Beckham tells CNN he will have a role in the closing ceremony of the Olympics . The rising star says his role in Friday 's glittering ceremony will involve a flame . Beckham played a crucial role in securing the Olympic Games for London . The year - old says he wants Team USA to do well in the Olympics as well as Team GB .