Russian soccer team signed Bart Simpson as its mascot
FC Zenit St. Petersburg is boasting a big name acquisition in the form of its new mascot, Bart Simpson.
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The Russian soccer club announced that it had reached a deal with The Simpsons production company, 20th Century Fox, to make the beloved animated 10-year-old an official on-field presence.
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Based on the looks of the Bart costume the club posted in the tweet, it has not gotten past Season 1 of the show.
GALLERY: TOP REAL ANIMAL MASCOTS AMONG NCAA SCHOOLS
NCAA's Top Real Animal Mascots
Diesel
Northern Illinois' furry mascot "Diesel" gained recognition for his high fives this fall, but 2013 will be his final year on the job. The school announced Tuesday (Nov. 26) that the husky dog will retire at the end of the season after nine years as the Huskies' mascot. Diesel and his owner, Tom Bonnevier, will be honored at NIU's Senior Day celebrations Tuesday night at Huskie Stadium before the Huskies take on Western Michigan. In honor of Diesel, SI.com presents a collection of the NCAA's top real animal mascots.
Uga
Mike the Tiger
Bevo
Ralphie
War Eagle
Smokey
Rameses
Sir Big Spur
Boomer and Sooner
Butler Blue
Tusk
The Falcon
Reveille VIII
Cam The Ram
Lady
Bully
Bill the Goat
Traveler
Peruna
Ranger and Stryker
Dubs
Handsome Dan
- Brendan Maloy