The next week and a half could be historic for Syria as they attempt to achieve their first World Cup qualification ever. The underdogs have shattered the status quo of Asian football to reach the final hurdle of their campaign, against all odds. September was this year’s deadliest…

“It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.” – Emiliano Zapata Syrian forward Mahmoud Al-Mawas cuts through two Chinese defenders, caresses the ball away gently from the on-rushing goalkeeper, maintaining his balance all the while, to score the only goal of the…