Spanish club changes name to Flat Earth FC

[van der star]

A promotion to the Spanish fourth flight has been followed by a change in name forMostoles Balompie as the club is now calledFlat Earth FC.

Their president Javi Poves decided to rename the club to support the flat earth movement and its followers around the world.

"We are a professional football club in the Spanish fourth tier and we are born to unite the voices of millions of flat earth movement followers and all those people who are looking for answers," announced Poves.

"Football is the most popular sport and has the most impact worldwide, so creating a club dedicated to the flat earth movement is the best way to have a constant presence in the media.

"This will also be the first football club associated with a cause and an idea, without having a specific location.

"Professional football clubs are subject not only to a nation, but also to a city.

"Flat Earth FC is the first football club whose followers are united by the most important thing, which is an idea."

 

[Rado_N]

wtf

 

[duffer]

Is 30th June the Spanish equivalent of April Fools day?

 

[Moriarty]

I'm in. Is there a supporter's club on Niburu?

 

[do.ob]

Obvious PR stunt is obvious.

 

[horsechoker]

Should have changed it to Banter FC because that's what they'll be from now on.

 

[redshaw]

Should use Spanish words like Plano Tierra, or Tierra El Plano. I know they use English for maximum effect though.

 

[Wumminator]

I guess they want more of a level playing field.

 

[Vato]

feck yea, this is my second club now.

 

[Rista]

Should use Spanish words like Plano Tierra, or Tierra El Plano. I know they use English for maximum effect though.

This way they will gain fans from all around the globe.

 

[Ace of Spades]

 

[Mrs Smoker]

What are the chances for the No Fun Allowed Brigade to make them change it again to something boring?

 

[Big Ben Foster]

Sounds like something an Italian club would do, not a Spanish club.

 

[Hammerfell]

What are the chances for the No Fun Allowed Brigade to make them change it again to something boring?

This is fun?

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Will they play on a flat field?

 

[Mrs Smoker]

This is fun?

Obviously it is for them and many others.

I had a chuckle.

 

[LARulz]

Obvious PR stunt is obvious.

This. It's not even funny and just makes them look stupid. Do what other clubs do and get a funny Twitter person

 

[MsNuno]

Will they play on a flat field?

With a flat ball?

 

[RoyH1]

Will they play on a flat field?

And a square ball too.

 

[Wumminator]

This. It's not even funny and just makes them look stupid. Do what other clubs do and get a funny Twitter person

To any clubs reading this and getting tempted, please do not get a “funny” twitter person.

 

[el3mel]

Where's that flat earth thread here on Caf ? Bring it on, its people will have a new club to support.

 

[Vato]

How long before Eddie Bravo is an honorary member?

 

[Jippy]

 

[dbs235]

What are the chances for the No Fun Allowed Brigade to make them change it again to something boring?

No Fun Allowed FC vs Flat Earth FC, the biggest rivalry in the Spanish 4th division.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

No Fun Allowed FC vs Flat Earth FC, the biggest rivalry in the Spanish 4th division.

El Banterico?

 

[Frasbul]

There are dozens of us. Dozens!

 

[simonhch]

I guess they want more of a level playing field.

Underrated comment.

 

[MsNuno]

This story is gaining momentum it's gone global.

 

[krautrøck]

Flat Earth FC has many supporters all around the globe.

 

[Saffron]

This story is gaining momentum it's gone global.

It’s gone flat.

 

[Gasolin]

So they want to promote a false reality to the world? What's exactly a flat earth movement anyway? They just have to go outer space and watch the planet.

 

[RoyH1]

On a serious note, what does the Spanish federation make of this move? It sounds fun and all, but I wonder what the good people of Mostoles make of this?

 

[DavidDeSchmikes]

They just want attention from around the world

 

[SteveJ]

I guess they want more of a level playing field.

 

[eltigreFalcao]

Should use Spanish words like Plano Tierra, or Tierra El Plano. I know they use English for maximum effect though.

The feck kind of spanish is this?

 

[Amar__]

I heard their formation for new season is flat 442.

 

[spottieottiedopaliscious]

They must arrange a friendly with Rounders FC of the Central Florida League.

 

[André Dominguez]

Not the best PR stunts tbh. Móstoles is one of the most populated suburbs of Madrid and this might actually work against them with local fans.

 

[golden_blunder]

I hope they don’t kick the ball too hard

 

[Casanova85]

Interesting to see what routes they'll take if they do a world tour.