Beckham, who played for LA Galaxy from 2007 to 2012, was said to have been appointed as an advisor to Los Angeles' bid because of his experience in assisting London’s successful campaign for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Jeff Millman, LA 2024’s chief communications officer, has confirmed that this is not the case, however.

He did admit, though, they had contacted the former England football captain for his advice.

"David will not be taking a formal role with LA 2024 at this time, but he is a true Angeleno and given his experience with London 2012’s successful bid, his legendary career and the goodwill he has earned across world sport, any input he is able to give would be very valuable to our bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games," he told insidethegames.

Beckham, 40, was born in the Leytonstone area of East London and was praised by London 2012 bid chairman Sebastian Coe for his role as an ambassador in helping bring the Olympic Games to his home city.

London were awarded the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at its Session in Singapore in 2005. 

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder carried the Olympic flame by speedboat to the Opening Ceremony in the Olympic Stadium. 

"At every stage - from the bid phase and planning to the Torch Relay and that unforgettable summer of sport - David was a constant source of support and inspiration," said Coe, now President of the International Association of Athletics Federations. 

"He is immensely proud of his London roots and readily understood the role the Games could play in transforming young people’s lives.

"His impact across football and all of sport will be felt for generations."

As well as supporting the successful London 2012 campaign, Beckham also served as a vice-president of England's bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup which saw the country receive just two out of 22 votes from the FIFA Executive Committee in the first round of voting.

The bid processes for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, awarded to Russia and Qatar respectively, are being investigated as part of a widespread probe into corruption within world football’s governing body.

Following his five-year stint at LA Galaxy, which included two loan spells at Italian giants AC Milan, Beckham ended his career with a short spell at Paris Saint-Germain in 2013.

Paris is one of LA's three competitors in the race to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with Budapest and Rome. 

A decision is due to be made by the IOC at its session in Lima in 2017.

Last week, a $250 million (£174 million/€222 million) financial guarantee was proposed to help LA's bid to host the Games by the leader of the California Senate.

The bill, introduced by Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, would establish an "Olympic Games Trust Fund" that could be used to help offset any cost overruns or liability resulting from the Games.

It is claimed that de Leon’s bill is "consistent with the State’s prior practice of supporting California bid cities".