09-02-2021, 06:09 AM
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The World Football Championships (WFC) and South-Eastern United States regional team (SEUS) have both been cited in a case submitted to the courts by Raphael Delacour this week. We reported previously on a mysterious case of what appeared to be mistaken identity, but answers have not been forthcoming in the time since, leading to great frustration for Delacour.
Sources close to the player claim he is angered by the continued use of his name, without permission, though he has not trademarked his name. He contends that the WFC and SEUS are also profiting off his likeness, though neither of these complaints are likely to hold up in court, and this angers the Colorado Yeti captain even more.
"We've asked for clarification on the identity of the mystery player," explains Raymond Carter, Delacour's uncle, and attorney, "but neither the WFC nor SEUS have provided any information at all, let alone clarification. This is problematic for my nephew, as it misleads sponsors, potential employers, and even his fans. He has already had to make it clear on social media that he is not a part of the SEUS squad, and will not be appearing in any of their games, but as long as they list a player with the same name, many will be misled."
Carter continued to explain that the impetus for the case was to insulate Delacour against potential lawsuits. "If a fan buys a ticket, in the hopes of seeing Raphael perform, and then watches a game in which he was not playing, who is liable? We would argue the WFC and SEUS are the ones making the false claim, so they should be. However, it's not on the record that Raphael refused the call-up, and that's what we're trying to set straight here."
Fan opinion on this has been divided, with some deeming the lawsuit "frivolous" and a "distraction", but others wholeheartedly supporting the Yeti wide receiver. On Twitter, noted fan account @SasqWatch has thrown their weight behind Delacour, stating that while they understand his decision, they felt "disappointment" at Delacour refusing to participate in the WFC, and that it's also "ridiculous" that he has to "take this to court".
Many conspiracy theories emerged when it was made clear that at the very least, Delacour and someone who looked remarkably like him were in two different locations at the same time on multiple occasions throughout the course of the WFC -- with Delacour adamant that he was not the man playing in any of the games -- but more and more are abandoning them as Delacour provides more and more evidence for his presence at other events. Most damning perhaps was his sister, Sophia, tweeting after her game -- which Raphael ostensibly attended -- a photo of the two of them on the pitch, with the caption "surprise visit from little bro", which would suggest that Raphael was in fact in France at the time. Either that or his older sister was fooled by whatever scheme is afoot... and even then, what benefit would there be to such a scheme? It is, however, quite clear that it would be in the best interests of the WFC and SEUS to advertise games as featuring one of the league's most talented and popular wide receivers. This is the crux upon which the lawsuit hinges.
Delacour himself has not made any further comment publicly, and all attempts to coax a statement out of him have been redirected to Carter.
Sources close to the player claim he is angered by the continued use of his name, without permission, though he has not trademarked his name. He contends that the WFC and SEUS are also profiting off his likeness, though neither of these complaints are likely to hold up in court, and this angers the Colorado Yeti captain even more.
"We've asked for clarification on the identity of the mystery player," explains Raymond Carter, Delacour's uncle, and attorney, "but neither the WFC nor SEUS have provided any information at all, let alone clarification. This is problematic for my nephew, as it misleads sponsors, potential employers, and even his fans. He has already had to make it clear on social media that he is not a part of the SEUS squad, and will not be appearing in any of their games, but as long as they list a player with the same name, many will be misled."
Carter continued to explain that the impetus for the case was to insulate Delacour against potential lawsuits. "If a fan buys a ticket, in the hopes of seeing Raphael perform, and then watches a game in which he was not playing, who is liable? We would argue the WFC and SEUS are the ones making the false claim, so they should be. However, it's not on the record that Raphael refused the call-up, and that's what we're trying to set straight here."
Fan opinion on this has been divided, with some deeming the lawsuit "frivolous" and a "distraction", but others wholeheartedly supporting the Yeti wide receiver. On Twitter, noted fan account @SasqWatch has thrown their weight behind Delacour, stating that while they understand his decision, they felt "disappointment" at Delacour refusing to participate in the WFC, and that it's also "ridiculous" that he has to "take this to court".
Many conspiracy theories emerged when it was made clear that at the very least, Delacour and someone who looked remarkably like him were in two different locations at the same time on multiple occasions throughout the course of the WFC -- with Delacour adamant that he was not the man playing in any of the games -- but more and more are abandoning them as Delacour provides more and more evidence for his presence at other events. Most damning perhaps was his sister, Sophia, tweeting after her game -- which Raphael ostensibly attended -- a photo of the two of them on the pitch, with the caption "surprise visit from little bro", which would suggest that Raphael was in fact in France at the time. Either that or his older sister was fooled by whatever scheme is afoot... and even then, what benefit would there be to such a scheme? It is, however, quite clear that it would be in the best interests of the WFC and SEUS to advertise games as featuring one of the league's most talented and popular wide receivers. This is the crux upon which the lawsuit hinges.
Delacour himself has not made any further comment publicly, and all attempts to coax a statement out of him have been redirected to Carter.
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