COSTELLO: Dreamy soccer star David Beckham says he will have a part in the Olympic opening ceremony but he will not say what it is. Beckham was born just three miles from the Olympic Stadium in London and played a critical part in bringing the Olympics to the city. He spoke to CNN's Amanda Davies in London.</s>DAVID BECKHAM, PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER: Obviously it was seven years when this whole process started and as being part of bringing the games to the part of London to where I grew up. It's exciting to see everything come together. I was at the stadium yesterday and have not been there for a few months. And to see the change that's happened and also to see the change that's happened around the -- the area as well. It -- really is incredible and it's a -- you can feel the atmosphere building around the stadium now. And it's a -- it's great to see the athletes arrive and the interest become bigger.</s>AMANDA DAVIES, CNN CORRESPONDENT: How many events will you actually get to go and see?</s>BECKHAM: I don't know yet. You know obviously I've got a busy week but, you know, there will be a few events I'm hoping to get to and take my kids down to. So it'll be fun hopefully.</s>COSTELLO: Beckham currently plays for L.A. Galaxy soccer team. The coach of Britain's Olympic team was a bit disturbed when he decided to leave Beckham off the Olympic team last month.
Beckham has Role in Opening Ceremony