Beckham's name used to sell condoms

David Beckham's name is being used to sell condoms in China without his authorisation.

The make of contraceptive has become a huge hit, outselling every other brand in the country.

Its marketing campaign suggests that men who use the condoms will score in the bedroom like Beckham does on the pitch.

However, the footballer's Chinese fans are said to be unhappy with the use of their idol's name and want the make to be taken off the market.

The Sun quotes one as saying: "We do not want Beckham to think the Chinese people are disrespecting him. We love him here."

Beckham's spokesman said the condoms were "not an official brand".