Beckham to play last-minute Olympic role

Though he was snubbed from the Team GB football team for the London 2012 Olympics, David Beckham is currently in talks for a 'special role' at the Games.
The People reports that a source within the organising committee for London 2012 said "it's going to be a big, big surprise. David will have a starring role in the Games".

The role is said to be in recognition for the footballer's work at the International Olympic Committee vote in 2005, helping London win its bid to host the Games. Alongside former Prime Minister Tony Blair and Lord Sebastian Coe and was considered to have played a pivotal role in securing the bid.