Sunderland loanee Hemir benched amid discipline issue, VAR row after Leeds win
France weigh full-back options for USA friendlies. Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele misses out with a calf injury but could be an outside World Cup shout if others drop out.
Loanee Luís Hemir was benched by Moreirense for ‘inappropriate behaviour’ despite scoring the previous game. The 22-year-old has 15 league apps, 2 goals, 1 assist. Sunderland’s plan for regular minutes hits a snag.
Ex-Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat takes an advisory role at Feyenoord to support Robin van Persie amid pressure to secure second place in the Eredivisie.
Leeds rage after KMI panel say Luke O’Nien’s neck hold on Pascal Struijk should have led to a Leeds penalty in the 0-1 defeat to Sunderland. They argue the error cost vital points in the survival fight.
Opinion hails Sunderland’s rapid rise under Régis Le Bris, Premier League survival push to 40 points, wins at Chelsea and Leeds, derby win over Newcastle, and strong home run, urging perspective after recent dip.
Birthday nod to Trai Hume, the Sunderland defender signed from Linfield who has surpassed 150 games and was key in the club’s 2025 Premier League return.
