Syrian football federation changes kit, logo

The country’s football federation has changed the national team’s kit and logo from red to green after Syrian rebels overthrew the government of President Bashar al-Assad. The rebels took control of the capital Damascus without resistance on Sunday after a rapid advance. After 13 years of civil war and six decades of dictatorial rule by his family, Assad fled to Russia. In light of these developments, the Syrian Football Federation of MenAnnounced a change in the national team’s kit and logo. On Facebook, the federation shared a photo of the players wearing the new green uniforms, saying: “This marks the first historic change in Syrian sports free from nepotism, favoritism and corruption. -20th century, 1936 With the establishment of the Syrian Football Association, the national team, often referred to as the “Eagles,” has participated in several regional and international competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite facing challenges related to political instability and limited resources, Syrian football has shown moments of promise, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s when the team achieved significant success in regional tournaments.