Thursday's football fixtures: Europa League, La Liga and EFL Cup
Football fans can look forward to Europa League, La Liga, EFL Cup, and Egyptian Premier League matches on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini reflected on the club's special Europa League victory after a 53-year absence from European competition. The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when Enzo le Fee converted a penalty, scored after being fouled inside the area. Gabbiadini praised the fans for their unwavering support during the club's challenging period in English football's third tier, where match-day attendances regularly reached 30,000-35,000.
The winning goal was Gabbiadini's favorite player, Enzo le Fee's, second penalty of the season. Gabbiadini also expressed the hope that the striker would receive more opportunities to play in his natural position.
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