David Beckham’s management company plans to sue U.S. magazine In Touch for claims that the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder slept with prostitutes. Beckham's representatives said in a statement that the allegations were "completely untrue and totally ridiculous as the magazine was clearly told before publication. ...

“Sadly we live in a world where a magazine can print lies and believe they can get away with it. We are taking legal action against the magazine,” the statement said.

The Guardian reported that Beckham, who has been married to former Spice Girl singer Victoria Beckham for 11 years, a front-page retraction.