Selwyn Melville
Selwyn Melville is a former broadcaster and cultural figure from Trinidad and Tobago, credited with coining the nickname 'Soca Warriors' for the national men's football team in the late 1990s. He has been involved in an ongoing legal battle for trademark ownership of the term, which has grown synonymous with the team and its cultural significance. Melville's contribution to the branding of the national team has sparked discussions about the importance of legacy and identity in Trinidad and Tobago's sports culture.
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Selwyn Melville claims to have coined the phrase Soca Warriors and received the trademark certificate for it in 2022.
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