European Bookies Face Court Battle

UNITED KINGDOM As reported by the UK Sky News:"David Beckham and his Real Madrid team-mates are squaring up for a court battle with Europe's leading bookmakers.

"The England captain plus Raul, Figo, Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane are named in pending legal action against seven firms.

"Officials acting for the Spanish team claim internet betting companies have illegally used images of the club and players on websites and in advertising.

"Solicitors are to mount legal action against the Hilton Group, Sporting Exchange, BAW International, MrBookmaker.com, Villa La Palma, William Hill Organisation and Victor Chandler…"