Kylian Mbappe Sues Kebab Shop Owner for Using His Name Without Consent.

Kylian Mbappé, the French football star, has reportedly initiated legal action against a kebab shop owner for using his name in the description of one of the sandwiches sold at the shop.

The kebab shop, owned by Mohamed Henni, an influencer based in Marseille who is well-known in the French football world, allegedly named one of its sandwiches after Mbappé. This unauthorized use of Mbappé’s name in connection with the sandwich has prompted legal action from the footballer.

The specifics of the legal proceedings, such as the grounds for the lawsuit and potential outcomes, are not provided in the information provided. However, it appears that Mbappé is seeking to protect his name and likeness from unauthorized commercial use.

The description of the “Klüb kebab” as being made with “baker round bread, as round as Mbappé’s skull” is at the center of the legal dispute between Kylian Mbappé and Mohamed Henni, the owner of the kebab shop.

Mohamed Henni, a Marseille fan and influential figure with a substantial following on Instagram, allegedly received a certified letter on Wednesday morning from Delphine Verheyden, Mbappé’s lawyer. The letter, which was seen by ESPN, was sent on behalf of KMA, the company established by Mbappé to manage his sponsors, merchandise, and image rights.

The letter suggests that Mbappé and his legal team are taking issue with the unauthorized use of his name and likeness in connection with the Klüb kebab, particularly in the description that mentions the roundness of Mbappé’s skull. This indicates Mbappé’s intent to protect his image and reputation from being exploited for commercial purposes without his consent.

The letter sent by Kylian Mbappé’s lawyer to Mohamed Henni demands that the kebab shop owner remove Mbappé’s name from his menu within eight days to avoid potential legal action for using his name without consent for commercial purposes.

In response to the legal threat, Mohamed Henni expressed his shock and disbelief on his Instagram account, addressing his followers with statements such as, “Are you not ashamed? You have nothing else to do? Suing me for something so futile? It is incredible. I can’t believe it!”

Interestingly, another football player, Dimitri Payet, is also mentioned in the sandwich descriptions at the kebab shop. One sandwich is described as “A crepe as loaded as Payet,” indicating that Payet’s name is used similarly to Mbappé’s. However, there is no mention in the provided information of any legal action being taken against the use of Payet’s name in this context.