Al-Ittihad Aleppo
Al-Ittihad Sports Club of Aleppo (Arabic: نادي الاتحاد الرياضي الحلبي) is a professional multi-sports club based in the Syrian city of Aleppo mostly known for its football team which competes in the Syrian Premier League, the top league of Syrian football. Being one of the most successful clubs in Syrian football history, Al-Ittihad won six Syrian football league titles and nine Syrian cups. In Asia, their best performance was in 2010 when they became champions of AFC Cup competition.
The club was founded in 1949 and received its license in 1953. They play their home games at the Aleppo International Stadium since its inauguration in 2008. The club have their own ground; Al-Ittihad Stadium with a capacity of 16,000 spectators.
Al-Ittihad are also known for their basketball team. In general, 20 types of sports are being practiced by the club.
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