The City Council approved the proposal this Thursday with broad support from the municipal management team. A corporate statement expressed pride in Hércules Football Club, noting that throughout its centennial year the club has stood as a symbol for Alicante and a source of pride for residents and professionals connected to the organization.
The message read in plenary traced the club’s historic journey from its origins to the present, emphasizing its identity and its close ties to the city. It highlighted the people and professionals who have shaped Hércules CF over the past decade of top football, celebrating the team as a living emblem of Alicante. The statement affirmed that Hércules CF has represented the Alicante community for a century and has become a beacon and source of city pride, a lasting legacy of the place that first saw its birth.
Barcala seeks unanimous support for the Hércules Centenary, underscoring the significance of a club that has long embodied local energy and ambition. The proposal was presented as a reflection of the club’s deep roots in Alicante and its enduring role in sports, culture, and community life.
In the summary presented by the council, the movement of existence is recalled as a product of the hope and resolve of Alicante’s youth, affectionately remembered as the “Chepa” generation. Their passion for football and their early days playing with a cloth ball in the old city streets are part of the club’s enduring legend. The earliest matches, held around Plaza Plaza de Calvo Sotelo, are cited as the birthplace of a club that grew to become a city-wide phenomenon, inspiring generations and uniting diverse communities through sport.