First, our world, and football on the front line. They are the unlikely sporting heroes in a country ripped apart by conflict. Syria is in the midst of a bloody civil war, but the National Football team is trying to send a message it hopes can transcend political and religious differences. Im following the team as they compete for a place in footballs biggest tournament The World Cup. Some syrians refuse to support the team because its associated with the assad regime, but for others, even those who fled syria in fear of their lives, the team is a symbol of national pride. The team has defied the odds by beating some of asias biggest and best. Syria now theyre on the road again, competing for so much more than just football glory. Its friday afternoon in damascus and the weekend is under way. Prayers in the morning and, like so many places around the world, football in the afternoon. Its here that i meet ta rek jabban, assistant coach of syrias National Team. Im joining him as he watch
First, our world, and football on the front line. They are the unlikely sporting heroes in a country ripped apart by conflict. Syria is in the midst of a bloody civil war, but the National Football team is trying to send a message it hopes can transcend political and religious differences. Im following the team as they compete for a place in footballs biggest tournament The World Cup. Some syrians refuse to support the team because its associated with the assad regime, but for others, even those who fled syria in fear of their lives, the team is a symbol of national pride. The team has defied the odds by beating some of asias biggest and best. Syria now theyre on the road again, competing for so much more than just football glory. Its friday afternoon in damascus and the weekend is under way. Prayers in the morning and, like so many places around the world, football in the afternoon. Its here that i meet ta rek jabban, assistant coach of syrias National Team. Im joining him as he watch
newcastle united s elliot anderson has been called up to the scotland squad for the first time, and his family appeared to have played a part. scotland manager steve clarke revealed anderson s inclusion came after good discussions with the midfielder and his loved ones. anderson qualifies to play for scotland through his grandfather although had featured for england s under 19s in 2021, but he s now in the scotland squad for next month s euro 2024 qualifier in cyprus, and a friendly with england. and that s all the sport for now. thank you so much. we will see you later. britain s national air traffic services says a technical issue which hit its systems, causing hundreds of flights to be delayed or cancelled, has now been fixed. but the knock on effects are substantial. our reporter, nicky schiller is in the newsroom. what do we have? yes, i think we can sum it u- what do we have? yes, i think we can sum it up as what do we have? yes, i think we can sum it up as a what do we h
old and recently made his senior debut for france, having represented les bleus at youth level including here for the under 19s. frank lampard says he doesn t need reassurances from the everton board ahead of the third round fa cup tie against manchester united tomorrow. the 44 year old met with the club s hierarchy after their 4 1 home loss to brighton earlier this week, and said there would be money to spend in the transfer window. lampard was booed at full time by everton fans in the defeat. bbc sport understands the club wishes lampard time to turn things around after only one win in ten premier league games. i ve never and would never seek reassurances. part of myjob is to focus on thejob in hand, day to day, game to game and that s the reality. i don t need reassurances. i come to work to try and improve a bit every day, myself, the team, the squad, and everything. i m not hunting around for any reassurances. i enjoy working for this