In recent news, a former footballer and an actor go head-to-head in the ultimate legal showdown of a business venture gone awry. In the U.S. District Court of Central California, David Beckham filed a complaint against the Syndey, Australia-based company F45 Training, which is 36% owned by Mark Wahlberg. Beckham claims that Wahlberg approached him to serve as a brand ambassador for the company but was later allegedly duped out of millions. The former athlete alleges breach of contract and fraudulent conduct. Since the initial filing, Wahlberg has denied the accusations and is seeking a dismissal.
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