Sergei Semak, captain of FC Rubin Kazan, named his fourth child Barcelona after his team defeated FC Barcelona late last month.
“This is a nice way to make sure I never forget that memorable win. Additionally, it’s a bit of a tribute to the beautiful football they play,” Semak was quoted as saying by Sowjetski Sport.
Semak’s three older children are named Maja, Semjon and Iwan.
Sources: Voetballer noemt dochter Barcelona, Rubin Kazan Star Sergey Semak Names Daughter ‘Barcelona’
This is interesting naming news. I don’t know what else to say about Barcelona. Its not necessarily a terrible sound, but its still rather ridiculous on a child.
I’m fascinated by the fact that, to commemorate a win, he named his daughter after the losers of the game.