London, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - Sunderland embark on European adventure after decades in doldrums

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2026-09-15

Sunderland will walk out at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday for their first European match in 53 years -- the latest milestone in a remarkable recovery for a club that spent decades in the doldrums. Just over four years ago the Black Cats were languishing in League One -- the third tier of English football. But they won promotion to the Championship in 2022 and climbed into the Premier League via the play-offs in May 2025, finishing a surprise......

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