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Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane holding the World Cup. Manchester United fans in the Northeast have been paying online tribute to club defender Raphael Varane, as he retired aged 31, praising him as an important part of the team, without whom they would not have won this year’s FA Cup. On X, most fans […]
The American Friedkin Group (TFG) has agreed a £500million deal to buy Iranian owner Farhad Moshiri’s 94% majority stake in Everton Football Club. The club confirmed the deal via X on Monday: “Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group confirm that they have reached agreement over the terms of the sale of Blue Heaven Holdings’ […]
Sunderland Under-21 claimed a thrilling 4-3 extra-time victory at the Select Car Leasing stadium over Reading Under-21 in the Premier League 2 play-off semi-final to book their spot in the final. Black Cats captain Ellis Taylor scored a superb hat-trick, which included a last-gasp equaliser with the last kick of normal time to force the […]
A police superintendent has said that supporter safety is “paramount” after North East football grounds saw an 18% increase in football related arrests from 2021-2023. The data, which was obtained via Freedom of Information (FOI) requests submitted by Spark to Northumbria and Cleveland police, follows a trend around England and Wales which saw the highest […]
South Shields Football Club recently played host to a vibrant fusion of football and culinary delights at their stadium, the 1st Cloud Arena to raise money for charity. On Friday, May 3rd, fans gathered to partake in the inaugural event named ‘Around the world in 90 minutes’, organised by the International Academy at South Shields […]
Spark Sunderland spoke to newly appointed UoS Spartans American Football Committee Member, Finlay McIntyre, who joined Sunderland’s team only this year. After completing a year on the team, he has made countless friends, of all ages, religions, and ethnicities, in which they’ve made a safe space for his first year at university. He’s also arguably […]
Amid a successful first season, South Shields International Academy looks to expand its program with the addition of a women’s team. In September, South Shields FC’s International Academy launched with the University of Sunderland, drawing talented players worldwide, notably from North America, eager to enhance their football skills and education. With a strong commitment to […]
Since the Saudi-backed takeover in 2021, Newcastle United have been heading in one direction jumping over every hurdle in their way. However, the only hurdle which is proving hard to jump is expanding the Stadium. Chris Waugh from The Athletic explains why. He said: “Leazes Terrace, directly behind the East Stand, features listed buildings, while […]
