(FILES) Sunderland's French defender #20 Nordi Mukiele celebrates after the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Chelsea at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland in north-east England on May 24, 2026. Sunderland will walk out at the Stadium of Light on September 16, 2026 for their first European match in 53 years -- the latest milestone in a remarkable recovery for a club that spent decades in the doldrums. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH STORY by John WEAVER RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /