KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Former English footballer David Beckham has filed a lawsuit against US actor Mark Wahlberg, seeking RM47 million (US$10 million) in damages.

According to his firm DB Ventures Ltd, Beckham was not paid the amount he was promised as a brand ambassador of Australian sportswear brand F45, The Sun reported.

Beckham is suing Wahlberg's company, Mark Wahlberg Investment Group (MWIG) and F45 founders Adam Gilchrist and Rob Deutsch.

Wahlberg, a known fitness enthusiast, bought the stake of F45 in 2019, owning 36 per cent of interest before bringing Beckham onboard as an ambassador.

Alongside Beckham, Australian golfer Greg Norman and Basketball legend Magic Johnson were also brought in as ambassadors.

Beckham also cl...