Sunderland will display unique badge on match shirts vs Coventry City

SUNDERLAND’S match shirts will display a unique crest this weekend as the Black Cats attempt to use the power of football to highlight the devastating effects of climate change

To mark Green Football Weekend, the club’s iconic ship crest has been altered to demonstrate the potential impact of rising sea levels.

A club statement said: “Since 1880, global average sea levels have risen 21-24 centimetres and predictions estimate that parts of the English coastline could be submerged by 2050, including the iconic Roker Pier and Sunderland Marina.

“The highest temperature in any year since 1850 was recorded in 2024 (Met Office) and the speed at which the temperature is increasing is having devastating impacts on our planet, including heatwaves, flooding, droughts, wildfires, rising sea levels and health risks.

“Those increasingly volatile weather conditions are also impacting the here and now in the North East, with 2023’s Storm Babet leading to significant structural damage to Roker Pier, which remains closed.

“120,000 football matches, including fixtures on Wearside, are cancelled each year due to flooding, and in 25 years, it’s predicted that a quarter of club stadiums will flood annually.

“This latest club initiative forms part of its Ready Eco sustainability strategy, which underlines our aspiration to become energy sufficient from renewable sources by 2028 and achieving net zero by 2040.”

The match-worn shirts for this weekend’s game at Coventry City will then be auctioned off to raise valuable funds for the EFL’s Green Football Initiative and the Foundation of Light’s sustainability projects.

To champion the Green Football initiative, Fanatics are also offering an exclusive discount to fans who visit the club’s store and donate an item of old kit, including boots.

Available on adult and kids away kits until Friday, March 28, fans can pick up an adult away shirt for £28 and junior sizes for £23 following their donation.

Sunderland star joins elite prospects in first U21s call-up after excellent Black Cats campaign

Sunderland forward Eliezer Mayenda has been called to the Spain U21 squad for their upcoming international fixtures.

Sunderland have had an excellent season this year and one of their star performers has been Eliezer Mayenda. Mayenda joined SAFC in the summer of 2023 and is having a real breakout year.

The Spaniard struggled to make an impact last season and went on loan to Hibernian, where he managed just four appearances. However, this season he has come into his own, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 18 starts.

Mayenda has now been rewarded for his fine form by being called up to the Spain U21s ahead of the March International break. It his first International call-up since playing for the U17s in 2022.

At just 19, it is a big step for Mayenda, who is attracting suitors across Europe with his form. Hoy Aragon have reported that several Premier League sides have got interest in the forward, and West Ham have been a side consistently named.

The Spaniard is under contract until the summer of 2028. Despite his long-term deal, SAFC could have a tough task keeping Mayenda at Wearside this summer.

Sunderland will display unique badge on match shirts vs Coventry City

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