Hey you kickball fans...

[Skanky Vamp]

Why is Real Madrid called Real Madrid? Why isn't it just called Madrid? Is there a fake Madrid? Does Madrid have two kickball teams and they are trying to make the other feel inferior by saying they are the only real Madrid kickball team? I don't get why Madrid is Real.

 

[brinkster130]

From google: The title Real (Spanish pronunciation: [reˈal]) is a Spanish word that means 'royal' in English. The term is usually used by Spanish clubs who have received royal patronage from a reigning Spanish king, the most famous of which include Real Madrid, Real Betis and Real Sociedad.

 

[The Bronze]

Yes what @brinkster130 says. As well as the fancy name they've also enjoyed plenty of funding from royalty and government.

 

[HowiMetdaSlayer]

If I put Real before my name can I get royal funding too? 😵

 

[WillowFromBuffy]

I am not big on sports, but I prefer football to American armpit ball.