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Syrian Football Returns as Nation Rebuilds After Regime

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The Syrian Premier League is set to return on April 10, 2025, marking a symbolic new chapter for a nation rebuilding after the fall of the 53-year Assad regime.

With Damascus and Aleppo clubs leading the charge, the league’s revival reflects a country seeking unity through sport. Reforms in governance and media freedoms have reshaped daily life, and football—once overshadowed by war—now offers a fresh start. Fans, long deprived of normalcy, eagerly await packed stadiums and fierce rivalries. As Syria turns the page, its footballers will play not just for trophies, but for a redefined national identity.

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