They became good friends, but a financial dispute has driven a wedge between David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg, it is reported.
David Beckham is going to court to secure a sum of money he believes he is entitled to, reportedly over £8.5 million.
The former football star was allegedly duped into promoting Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg’s fitness regime, F45, in exchange for shares, but the shares were withheld, and then the stock price suddenly plummeted.
Golf star Greg Norman also reportedly has an outstanding issue with the company, but they have been advised to pursue their cases separately, according to The Sun, which was the first to report on the matter.
Wahlberg owns 36 percent of the company, and he and his co-defendants claim that the allegations of ‘fraudulent behavior’ are baseless and have asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
However, the case has not been dismissed.
Wahlberg and Beckham lived close to each other when the Beckham family resided in Los Angeles, but now they – or at least their lawyers – will have to meet in court instead.
Other media outlets, such as The Independent, have reached out to the partners for a comment on the matter, but without success.
