Sunderland have been invited to play in the prestigous Amsterdam Tournament alongside Dutch giants Ajax, Spanish side Atletico Madrid and Portugal's Benfica.
Taking place between the 24th and 26th of July, the Black Cats' inclusion represents a significant coup for the club. The tournament staged at Holland's impressive Amsterdam Arena has previously included the likes of Arsenal, AC Milan, Manchester United and Barcelona.
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