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Syrian Football Association: New colors after the fall of Assad!
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian Football Association changes its colors and logo. A historic change for Syria.
Syrian Football Association: New colors after the fall of Assad!
A dramatic turning point in Syrian history: After the rapid fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian Football Association (SFA) revolutionized the national colors of its team. In the future, the national team will compete in a fresh green instead of the traditional red jersey, as the association surprisingly announced on its social media. This decision marks the first profound change in Syrian football and is seen as a step into a new era, far away from the nepotism and corruption that have characterized the country for decades. The logo was also adapted accordingly, which symbolizes the desire for renewal, reported Laola1.
The end of a dictatorship
The fall of Assad, which came as a result of more than 13 years of brutal civil war, was celebrated last Sunday by rebels who captured Damascus. The dictator was forced to flee to Russia after his ailing regime collapsed within a week. Assad held out until the end using brutal, violent tactics, but the country he leaves behind is devastated and traumatized. His regime and the unshakable corruption within his regime led to the collapse of state structures NZZ describes.
Bashar al-Assad, who took power in 2000, never faced serious reforms and perpetuated the country's division. His regime's violent responses to peaceful protests during the 2011 Arab Spring resulted in enormous blood toll. Over 500,000 people died in the conflict, which he turned into a personal struggle for survival at the expense of his people. The desperation ultimately plumbed deeper depths: In the end, both Assad himself and his allies were no longer willing to fight for the once undisputed ruler.
With the fall of the man who ruled for more than two decades, many Syrians are hoping for changes - "It can hardly get worse than under Assad," reflects the mood among the population. The football association seems to want to set an example that goes beyond sport and symbolizes the urge for a new beginning in Syria.