Clwb Pel Droed Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
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(in short Llanfairpwll FC)
I once travelled through Wales by train and was thoroughly confused by every sign I saw. Unless you are Welsh, nothing in this country is legible. Thank goodness they shortened this football club to a mere Llanfairpwll, even though I won't even try to say it out loud.
FC Anzhi Makhachkala
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This Russian football club has been going since 1991, and belongs to the Russian billionaire Suleyman Kerimov. I think it is pronounced Ann Gee Muck Hutch Colour.
Despite their elaborate title, a few of the team’s English speaking supporters make it easy to read up on the club’s latest exploits through their fan blog.
Zalaegerszegi Torna Egylet
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A Hungarian football club which is actually quite well known that side of the world and has beaten Manchester United before. Maybe they are not well known in the rest of the world because nobody knows what to call them?
Gençlerbirliği Spor Kulübü
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Turkish high school students established this club, so it can't be that complicated to pronounce. Must be something like: Jen Clerk Burg Lee Ghee Spore Cool Ubu. What do you think?
Nooit Opgeven Altijd Doorgaan, Aangenaam Door Vermaak en Nuttig Door Ontspanning, Combinatie Breda
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No, I won't even try to say this Dutch club's name out loud. Let's stick with the abbreviation which is NAC Breda. The name apparently means: Never give up, always persevere, pleasant for its entertainment and useful for its relaxation. They obviously feel strongly about telling people what football is all about.
The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club
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Another Welsh football club with an interesting name; at least this one is pretty obvious. You say it like this: The New Saints of Oswestry Town and Lance Ain't Afraid Football Club. Maybe the guy who started it was called Lance and his wife didn't want him to start the club.
Amon Rattanakosin Krung Thep Mahanakhon Mahinthara Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Ayuthaya Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit Bravo Association Football Club
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This Thai football club is named after the official name of Bangkok. Try putting that into a football chant to cheer them on!
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