Sunderland Association Football Club (AFC) is a professional English football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
Founded in 1879 as Sunderland and District Teachers, the team is nicknamed the “Black Cats” and plays home games at the 49,000-capacity Stadium of Light.
Below you will find daily news stories posted on X involving Sunderland AFC.
26 July 2025
Understand #Sunderland asked for deal conditions for Shakhtar Donetsk GK Dmytro Riznyk. No proposals or concrete bid so far. #safc [Fabrizio Romano]
22 July 2025
- Granit Xhaka informs Bayer Leverkusen he only wants to join Sunderland as club-to-club talks continue. Talks between the player and Sunderland are agreed. [David Ornstein]
19 July 2025
- ‘We are trying to on board everyone with the game model and implement new concepts.’ RLB ahead of tonight’s game against Sevilla FC.
- Despite Sunderland & Fenerbahçe approaches, Granit Xhaka now leaning toward staying at Bayer Leverkusen as he would be making a collective choice, his family reportedly struggling with the idea of leaving Germany. [Sacha Tavolieri]
18 July 2022
- Armand Laurienté to Sunderland, here we go! Deal agreed with Sassuolo for French winger. Understand Sunderland will pay €20m fixed fee, no add-ons. Personal terms also agreed. [Fabrizio Romano]
17 July 2025
- Another day done in Portugal. Looking back on more productive work as we gear up for Saturday’s game against Sevilla.
- The atmosphere is really good. This part of the season is important to set the foundations and standards.’ RLB outlines the value of this week’s training camp in Portugal.