Shades of Ronaldo; Agnelli heir swoops for soccer star's sunglasses
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MILAN (Reuters) - Luxury eyewear group Italia Independent is hoping to borrow some of Cristiano Ronaldo's star appeal.On Wednesday it announced a five-year licensing agreement with the Portuguese forward as it strives to boost revenues after heavy losses last year.Under the deal, Ronaldo is to design a sunglass collection under his CR7 brand, known for luxury underwear.The market received the news enthusiastically. Shares were automatically suspended on Milan's AIM platform for smaller companies..