American businessman John Textor is shaking things up at RWD Molenbeek. He’s changing the team’s name to Daring de Bruxelles. This name has history – it was first used back in the late 1800s and was last seen in 1973.
What’s behind the change?
Textor says it’s about marketing. RWD Molenbeek’s old name was hard to understand outside of Belgium. The new name, Daring de Bruxelles, is meant to be more international. It’s also a nod to the team’s past. The club is taking back its old logo and registration number – number 2. This number has a special meaning – it shows the team is the second-oldest in Belgian football.
As L’Équipe reported, this change is about more than just a name. It’s about the team’s identity. Textor wants Daring de Bruxelles to be a strong brand that people recognize. The team’s colors – red, black, and white – will now include gold, a reference to the original crest.
Reactions from fans
Not everyone is happy about the change. Some fans have started a petition against the new name and logo. They feel like the team is losing its history and identity. But the team’s management says this change is necessary to move forward. They want Daring de Bruxelles to be a team that people know and respect, both in Belgium and around the world.
The team’s management said, “Daring de Bruxelles is a monument to Belgian football, to the tradition of Brussels, and to popular culture. It’s being reborn, 130 years after it was first founded in 1895.” This change is a big deal, and it will be interesting to see how fans react in the coming months.