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RI Man Sues Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo Over 'CR7' Logo

Christopher Renzi, who reportedly lives in East Greenwich, claims he trademarked the phrase in 2009.

A Rhode Island man claims soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo deserves a red card for using the logo β€œCR7” on his underwear line.

The Associated Press reported Christopher Renzi filed a lawsuit this week against Ronaldoβ€”a forward for Real Madrid who also led Portugal’s squad in this year’s World Cup.

Renzi claims that he trademarked β€œCR7”—a combination of his initials and birthdayβ€”for clothing and an exercise program he developed. He also sued Denmark-based JBS Textile Group, which produces Ronaldo’s underwear line.

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The Providence Journal reported Renzi lives in East Greenwich.

Photo credit: cristianoronaldo.com

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