'Guardian of freedom': Syrian soccer goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle
Syrian soccer goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle
A famous player for Homs, Abdelbaset Sarout was also known as the "singer of the revolution," leading rallies when peaceful protests broke out against Syrian President Bashar Assad in 2011.


Syrian Soccer Goalie Who Became Rebel Icon Dies in Battle
A Syrian soccer goalkeeper who became an icon of the rebellion against President Bashar Assad has died of wounds suffered in a battle with government forces, the rebels said Saturday.

Syrian Soccer Goalie and Rebel Icon Killed in Northwestern Syria
Soccer goalie Abdelbaset Sarout rose to fame as the icon of those fighting against President Bashar Assad’s regime.