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.

Youngstown State player blocks his own team's punt with his butt

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