Sarpsborg 08 Fotballforening, commonly known as Sarpsborg 08 or simply Sarpsborg, is a professional football club based in Sarpsborg, Norway, competing in Eliteserien (2023), the top tier of the Norwegian football league system. This unofficial Sarpsborg 08 FF flag (Norwegian: uoffisielt Sarpsborg 08 FF flagg) features the team's official logo on a blue background derived from the club's primary color identity.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The Sarpsborg 08 FF logo is centered around a blue shield featuring a stylized white castle positioned above a white football. The castle references the city's historical name and heritage, derived from the term "borg", meaning fortress, and reflects Sarpsborg's historical identity. The football element emphasizes the club's sporting focus and its connection to association football. Beneath the shield, the text "Sarpsborg 08" is displayed in large, bold white lettering, ensuring clear recognition and strong visual identity. The contrast between blue and white reinforces the club's established color scheme and enhances readability. Overall, the emblem represents Sarpsborg 08 FF as a modern Norwegian football club from Sarpsborg, combining local historical symbolism with contemporary sporting identity and presence in Norwegian football.
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| Team name: | Sarpsborg 08 Fotballforening |
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| Team nicknames: | Blåhvitt (The Blue and Whites), 08 |
| Team abbreviation: | Sarpsborg |
| Founded: | 2008 |
| Location: | Sarpsborg, Norway |
| Ground: | Sarpsborg Stadion |
| Capacity: | 8,022 |
| League: | Eliteserien |
| Team Colors: | Blue and white |
| Championships: | - |
| Second places: | - |
| Seasons in top division: | 12 |
| Mascot: | Borgi the Bear |
