Jump now to Yemen and do Al-Wehda SCC the honour of looking behind them and their remarkably historic home city, Sana’a, and #GetTheBadgeIn! First, the name. Al-Wehda—we’ve seen this before across the Arab world—it means ‘United’. There is an Al Wahda in Abu Dhabi, an Al Wehda in Saudi Arabia, and an Al Wahda in Damascus—and I’m sure dozens more. Formed in 1954, they have played a huge role in Yemeni football and cultivated a fierce cross-city rivalry with Al-Ahli (‘The Natio

Right. There’s a lot going on with this one, so let’s keep it tight and #GetTheBadgeIn for the 1985 Serie A champions, Hellas Verona. Hellas Verona FC are a professional side based in Verona, currently playing in Serie A. They have one league title (1985) which still stands out as the only top-flight win by a club from a non-regional capital. Founded in 1903, they have spent much of their history between Serie A and Serie B, with their strongest period in the 1980s when they

If Italy really is a leg kicking a football, then Florence sits right in the middle of the thigh. Built around 59 BC by the Romans, the city grew along the River Arno, surrounded by fertile land and positioned perfectly as a hub for trade routes stretching across Tuscany and into northern Europe. Over time, it became one of the most famous cities in the world. During the Renaissance, it was the beating heart of the movement. Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, Michelangelo

Currently playing their games in the Syrian First Division, they have previously competed in the Premier League and represent a large portion of the country, with a vast geographical fan base. As we will see, even their name represents not just a city, but a large historic district of Syria—and it is from there that they draw their strength. So, without further ado, let’s dig a little deeper into Syria’s Eastern Lions… Al Jazeera. You’ve probably heard this name in connection