Sunderland supporters are divided after the club announced a friendly against Saudi Professional League side Al-Shabab FC. The Black Cats will take on the Saudi Professional League table toppers as part of their week-long warm weather training camp in Dubai later this month.
The friendly will be played on Friday, 25 November at Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence, with kick-off at 1pm (GMT). The Wearsiders will then return to Championship action on 3 December, hosting Millwall at the Stadium of Light.
However, some supporters are unhappy with the club's dealings with the Saudi Arabian side, after speaking out against the country's poor human rights record after their takeover of fierce rivals Newcastle United. Red and white supporters have been vocal online about the involvement of the Saudi Public Investment Fund at St. James' Park and sportswashing.
