With the deal being completed by 10 June, Bellingham can play for Dortmund at the Club World Cup, which begins on Sunday. Dortmund’s opening group game is against Brazilian side Fluminense on 17 June at 17:00 BST. Bellingham has been named in the England squad for the European Under-21 Championship, to be held in Slovakia...
Borussia Dortmund experienced an inconsistent season in 2024-25 but had a strong finish to the campaign winning their final five matches to finish fourth and secure Champions League football for next season. If the deal is completed by 10 June, Bellingham would be able to play in the upcoming Club World Cup. That tournament takes...
“My journey is probably a lot different to a lot of people,” admitted Hume. “I missed out on going across the water at 16 years of age. I didn’t get picked by a lot of clubs and was told I wasn’t ready, and things like that.” Hume said he “worked my socks off” to earn...
“I said before the play-off final that my heart was in Sunderland – I wanted to stay, and this made it the most important game of my life. Together, we did it,” Le Fee told the club website. “From the moment I arrived, I have enjoyed my football, my team-mates, and our supporters. We shared...
If Dortmund complete a deal before 10 June then he would be eligible to play in the Club World Cup, which also features his brother Jude’s current club Real Madrid. Jobe Bellingham has made four appearances for England’s Under-21s and is in their squad for the European Under-21 Championship, to be held in Slovakia from...
The club’s Academy of Light has had some notable graduates down the years, including former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and current England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. This year, Rigg, still not 18 until next month, was named best young player in the Championship along with team-mate Jobe Bellingham, still only 19. The younger brother of England...
Coventry had almost 60% of the ball on the night as Lampard’s side had 20 shots to Sunderland’s 16. And Le Bris, who has now led Sunderland to a play-off final against Sheffield United in his first season at the club, conceded the visitors were the better team in normal time. “It’s really fantastic because...
Sunderland paid tribute, external to Fairweather, saying he was “a beloved character behind the scenes at the Academy of Light” and said he died on Monday night, surrounded by family. Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said: “Carlton’s personality and charisma was unique. He worked across all aspects of our club and the reason he’s so highly...
Brighton have agreed a deal worth £10m to sign Sunderland winger Tom Watson this summer. The 18-year-old has scored two goals in 17 appearances for the Black Cats since making his senior debut in April 2023. Watson has agreed a four-year deal with the Premier League side, starting from when the summer transfer window opens...