He threatened. He sued. David Beckham has followed through on his threat to sue a magazine for a story claiming he'd had sex with a hooker, RadarOnline.com is reporting.

The soccer superstar filed suit against In Touch Weekly magazine Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging libel, slander and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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The suit also names as a defendant former prostitute Irma Nici, who was quoted as saying she'd had sex with the tattooed Brit in 2007.

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The story is "completely untrue and totally ridiculous," Beckham has said.

David has been married to Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham for 11 years. They have three sons.

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