Syria - a global battleground and football overcoming adversity.

At 7:30 PM on August 27th, the Syrian Olympic team will face Vietnam in the quarter-finals of the men's football tournament at the Asian Games at the Patriot Stadium in Indonesia. Syria has quality players, but due to difficult circumstances, they haven't had the opportunity to train. The image shows the Vietnamese team (in white jerseys) playing against Syria at the U23 Asian Championship in January.Mr. Khoa.

Syria is a country in Southwest Asia, located in the heart of the Middle East. Its official name is the Syrian Arab Republic. The official language is Arabic, according toJustfunfacts.

This country enacted laws banning protests, restricting the media, allowing wiretapping, and maintained them for 48 years. These laws were only repealed in 2011 after the civil war broke out. (Photo)Reuters.

Today, Syria has become a global battlefield, with the presence of military forces from at least 34 countries. (Photo:)Face life.

Damascus, the capital city, is known as the Jasmine City. It is also one of the oldest cities in the world, with a history dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. The name appears 45 times in the Old Testament and 15 times in the New Testament. (Image)Buzzfeed.

Syria has six UNESCO World Heritage sites. The image shows a fortress.Saladin (Qal'at Salah El-Din). Photo:JJust fun facts.

The Umayyad Mosque (Damascus Grand Mosque) in the capital is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world. In 2001, Pope Paul II visited it, becoming the first Pope to visit a mosque. (Photo:)Islamic Landmarks.

Steve Jobs' father, the co-founder of Apple, was Syrian. Other famous people who once held Syrian citizenship include 'Desperate Housewives' star Teri Hatcher and singer Paula Abdul.

The local dish is Kibbeh (made from onions, ground beef, or can be substituted with lamb or goat...). Photo:One Arab vegan.

The two stars on the country's flag symbolize the former alliance between Egypt and Syria. Photo:Flags of countries.

Syrians have been drinking beer to relax since ancient times. Beer has been found in Ebla tablets, dating back to 2500 BC. Today, the country has two types of beer, both state-produced. Photo:NatGeo.

The "Screaming Valley" (also known as the Hope Point) is where Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel meet. The valley's name comes from the local custom of shouting to their relatives through loudspeakers throughout the valley. Today, with the rise of mobile phones, this tradition is less common, except for special occasions like weddings or when people want to meet up.. Image:BBC.