From the Guardian · · 40s
Sunderland Fans Celebrate European Adventure
Sunderland fans in Portugal enjoy free beer and community spirit after first European game in 53 years.
In brief
Sunderland fans in Portugal enjoy free beer and community spirit after first European game in 53 years. Sunderland fans celebrated their first European away game in 53 years with free beer and community bonding in Portugal. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Sunderland's European Debut
Sunderland fans celebrated their first European away game in 53 years with free beer and community bonding in Portugal.
“There was a meeting at the town hall to explain these are not hooligans”
Local Hospitality in Leiria
Leiria locals provided free beer and flexible seating at a stadium large enough for the game.
“They told us the club comes from the labour movement and i found that very interesting”
Injury-Time Winner
Noah Sadiki scored an injury-time winner in the Europa League match.
“miracle of miracles”
The essence
Sunderland fans celebrated their first European away game in 53 years with free beer and community bonding in Portugal.
