Deportivo La Coruña Members Vote on Changing Club Name to “A Coruña”
Spanish football club Deportivo La Coruña held a binding member vote to change its official name from “Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña” to “Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña” (Spanish) and “Real Club Deportivo Da Coruña” (Galician), aligning with the city’s legally recognized toponym since 1998. The vote, open to members aged 12 and older, ran until April 21. Results will be ratified at an extraordinary assembly. The change reflects linguistic and legal compliance with Galicianization law, supported by fan groups as a long-overdue adjustment for the club’s 120th anniversary.
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Deportivo Changes Name to Align with City's Official Toponym A Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña has officially changed its name to Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña (Spanish) and Real Club Deportivo da Coruña (Galician) to align with the city's official toponym. The decision was approved by an overwhelming 79.41% of members in an Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting and a binding consultation with over 55% participation. Club president Juan Carlos Escotet stated the change formalizes adaptation to current legal framework with full shareholder and member support. The club, commonly known as Dépor, will compete in LaLiga EA Sports for the 2026-2027 season after achieving direct promotion as second-place finishers.
FútbolDeportivo Shareholders Approve Name Change to 'A Coruña' with 80% Member Endorsement
The shareholders' meeting of Deportivo (likely RC Deportivo de La Coruña) approved a name change to align with the official toponym 'A Coruña' on Tuesday. The decision followed a binding consultation with club members, where over 79.41% voted in favor. The meeting, held at 9:00 a.m. on first call with a notary present, saw 99.864% of attending shareholders unanimously approve the change to comply with current legal framework requiring the use of 'A Coruña' for the city's toponym. The modification also includes amending Article 1 of the corporate bylaws. The process concluded with full shareholder support and subscriber participation.
Últimas NoticiasDeportivo Shareholders Approve Name Change to 'A Coruña' with 80% Member Backing
Deportivo's shareholders' meeting approved a name change to reflect the official toponym of A Coruña, following a binding member consultation. The session, held at 9:00 a.m. on first call with a notary present, unanimously supported the change with 99.864% of attending shareholders voting in favor. This decision adapts the club's corporate name to current legal requirements mandating the use of 'A Coruña' for the city's toponym. The member consultation yielded over 79.41% approval. The modification also includes amending Article 1 of the corporate bylaws. The process was described as having full shareholder support and subscriber participation, culminating in the name change approval.
Últimas NoticiasDeportivo closes binding vote on name change to RC Deportivo Da/De A Coruña
Deportivo, on its 120th anniversary, has closed a binding vote for members over 12 on whether to change the club's official name from RC Deportivo La Coruña to RC Deportivo Da/De A Coruña, adapting to the city's official name since 1998 and reflecting Galician linguistic reality. The vote ended Sunday at 6 PM. Results will be announced Tuesday at an extraordinary meeting at Riazor stadium, where a simple majority can approve a bylaw change. The proposal replaces the article 'La' with 'De' (Spanish) or 'Da' (Galician). The initiative follows years of fan demand, recently revived by the platform Aquí tamén se fala and supported by fan groups. A non-binding survey in late 2025 had already tested sentiment. If approved, Article 1 of the bylaws will be updated to adopt the new corporate name.
Últimas NoticiasDeportivo La Coruña Holds Binding Vote on Changing Official Name to Reflect Galician Toponymy
Spanish football club Deportivo La Coruña is holding a historic binding vote among members aged over 12 on changing its official name from 'Deportivo La Coruña' to 'RC Deportivo de A Coruña' (Spanish) and 'RC Deportivo da Coruña' (Galician), replacing the article 'La' with the official city name 'A Coruña' as designated since 1998. The vote closed on June 22, with results to be announced at an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on June 23. The proposal aims to align the club's identity with the sociocultural and linguistic reality of Galicia. The change has been a long-standing demand from fans, recently pushed by the platform 'Aquí tamén se fala'. If passed by simple majority, the club's bylaws will be amended to adopt the new denominations.
Últimas NoticiasDeportivo Members Vote on Changing Club's Toponym to 'A Coruña'
Deportivo La Coruña has opened a binding vote for its members aged 12 and older to decide whether to change the club's official place name from 'La Coruña' to 'A Coruña', aligning with the city's official name established by Law 2/1998. The vote runs until Sunday at 6:00 PM and offers two options: keep the current name or adopt 'RC Deportivo de A Coruña' (Spanish) and 'RC Deportivo Da Coruña' (Galician). Fan group leaders express strong support, calling it a long-overdue debt to fans and the city. The decision follows years of advocacy by groups like Aquí tamén se fala and is seen as part of the club's modernization efforts after returning to the First Division. The outcome will be ratified at an extraordinary assembly on Tuesday.
Últimas NoticiasDeportivo La Coruña Members Vote on Changing Club's Toponym to 'A Coruña'
Deportivo de La Coruña has opened a binding vote for its members, aged 12 and over, to decide whether to change the club's official toponym from 'La Coruña' to 'A Coruña', the legally recognized name of the city since 1998 under Law 2/1998. The vote, running from Wednesday to Sunday at 6:00 PM, presents two options: keep the current 'RC Deportivo La Coruña' or adopt 'RC Deportivo de A Coruña' (Spanish) and 'RC Deportivo Da Coruña' (Galician). Fan group leaders, including Marcos Garea (Coruña o Nel) and Pablo Fernández (Peña Verín-Pablo Amo), support the change, calling it a long-overdue debt to fans and the city. Carlos Carballal, vice president of the Federation of Fan Groups, notes the vote follows years of advocacy, including from the platform 'Aquí tamén se fala'. The club's extraordinary assembly on Tuesday will formalize the result.
Últimas NoticiasDeportivo La Coruña Members Vote on Changing Club Name to Reflect City's Official Toponym
RC Deportivo has opened a binding survey for its members to vote on changing the club's official name from 'Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña' to 'Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña' (Spanish) and 'Real Club Deportivo Da Coruña' (Galician), aligning with the city's official toponym. The vote runs until Sunday, April 21, at 6:00 PM, with results to be ratified in an extraordinary assembly. The club cites legal reasons under Galicianization law, brand image improvement, and consistency with administrative usage. The change is part of broader initiatives for the club's 120th anniversary in 2026, including a new official anthem composed by Xoel López.
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