Sunderland promoted to Premier League
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Jude Bellingham shares a heartfelt three-word message with brother Jobe after Sunderland's promotion, reacting via video call from the Bernabéu.
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham took to social media on Saturday evening, to make clear his delight for younger brother Jobe.This comes after the midfielder played his part in Sunderland sealing
Tell them that in the end it really was worth it. That Sunderland’s eight years in the wilderness is over. That their club and their city is on the rise again. Tell them about how this was one of the greatest days of your life, even if for so long it looked like the wait would go on.
After the dramatic late winner from Dan Ballard in the semi-final against Coventry City, Tommy Watson ensured his last kick as a Sunderland player in the fifth minute of stoppage time was to fire the Black Cats back into the top flight. Watson’s late winner at Wembley ahead of his summer move to Brighton added to Eliezer Mayenda’s equaliser.
The final Premier League spot for next season is up for grabs on Saturday at Wembley Stadium as Sunderland and Sheffield United battle in the EFL Championship playoff final live on Paramount+ at 10 a.
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