There are two essential attributes inherent in any state. This is a flag and a hymn. And citizens treat them with trepidation. People feel pride in their country and happiness when their flag flies at large international venues, including sports venues. We remember how warriors gave their lives for the flag of their homeland. Some residents hang flags of the country on their homes, balconies, thereby emphasizing their involvement in everything that happens to her, and, of course, their love!
Great traditions
Today we will talk about the flag of a sports club, which is close to the above concepts. This is the flag of CSKA (Central Army Sports Club). And here it is not worth wondering who, if not the army team, should honor the great traditions! And if you look at the official flag of PFC CSKA, you will see in it an obvious military orientation.
Red blue
This is a rectangular panel with the main pattern, a four-pointed white St. George's cross, the ends of which are expanding. Red-blue-red rays equally share them. An image of a small club logo appears in the very center of the banner. This official flag of CSKA was adopted relatively recently, in 2015, and approved by decree of the Minister of Defense of Russia. Since the Order of Lenin (order ribbon) has historically been attached to it , it is in fact equated with a military banner! Not every club in the world can be honored to say such a thing about its flag.
For peace
It was under the banners of the army club that the country received a galaxy of athletes who not only glorified our country abroad, but also helped to overcome the misunderstanding that sometimes existed between nations. Thanks to such illustrious army men as Irina Rodnina, Vladislav Tretyak, Valery Kharlamov, Alexei Nemov, Elena Isinbaeva, people of other states fell in love with our country. And you can list their names ad infinitum. These are winners and medalists of the Olympic Games and other major sports. They are proud of the whole country, but especially CSKA fans, among which, of course, football. The football club CSKA pleased them in the old days, but the club did not pass by the modern history. He won the Europa League in 2005. And then the flags of CSKA proudly fluttered over the stands of the Lisbon stadium!
Pain with the mind
It should be noted that the CSKA fans flag differs from the official one in that it has two additional stripes or crosshairs in the middle. The history of the flag has been going on since 1962. It was then that he was handed the head of CSKA in a festive atmosphere. And it is he who remains the main flag for fans of the army. The combination of red and blue colors is well known and loved by everyone who considers themselves to be fans of the achievements of athletes who defend the banners of the club and, of course, their country, Russia.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, in our relatively peaceful time, blood is shed under the flags of fans, especially football. This unnecessary blood only overshadows the joy that sport is designed to give people. Indeed, even bitter defeats sometimes make us even more fond of our athletes and our homeland! But football fans would like to wish for an adequate pastime at sports matches, since a real brawl has not led to anything good.