Ronaldo begins libel action against newspaper

Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has started libel proceedings over a newspaper article alleging he was fined £8,000 (€10,506) in one day for using his mobile phone during training.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2008 - 14:36

Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has started libel proceedings over a newspaper article alleging he was fined £8,000 (€10,506) in one day for using his mobile phone during training.

Top London law firm Schillings announced today that it has issued libel proceedings at the High Court against News Group Newspapers, owners of The Sun.

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