14ymedio, Havana, 22 January 2024 — The musician Yotuel Romero and the Cuban Professional Baseball Federation (Fepcube) differ in their version about the use of the “Patria y Vida” brand by the team of exiled Cuban baseball players Dream Team. While the players claim to have agreed with the artist to deliver a percent of the profit of the merchandise sold with the slogan, Romero alleges that he doesn’t want Fepcube profiting from the brand.
The change of the name of the Patria y Vida team to Dream Team was an exclusive decision of the Federation, the artist said in a Facebook post. “It is important to clarify that Fepcube is looking for financing in an open way, using all available means (…). However, we were never informed that they would use the name ’Patria y Vida’ for that purpose (selling merchandise),” he explained.
After insisting that the brand “has never been associated with collection operations or economic contributions since its creation,” Romero added that he decided to disassociate himself from the players “so as not to damage the ’Patria y Vida’ movement.” The artist points out: “Contrary to what has been mentioned, Fepcube’s use of the name ’Patria y Vida’ was granted by mutual agreement and without any form of remuneration.”
The design proposals with the slogan, the Federation explained, were sent to the singer’s company for approval
In another statement published on X this Sunday in response to Romero’s statements, Fepcube said that “Fepcube’s extensive contractual agreement with YB Entertainment LLC – Romero’s company – and its legal team includes, among other things, a percentage of profits for the ’Patria y Vida’ bra
