Sunderland co-owner Juan Sartori to star in new documentary

Sartori purchased a 20 per cent stake in the Black Cats in 2018, amid promises that he would help bring South American talent to the Academy of Light.

But while he was a semi-regular presence on Wearside during the early months of his directorship, Sartori’s visible influence has waned in recent months. Indeed, the last time he was seen at the Stadium of Light was on the opening day of the 2019/20 season – despite regular promises that he would become a more visible presence at the club.

Indeed, fans have grown confused over Sartori’s role at the club and the involvement he has had since the takeover of 2018.

Much of the Uruguayan’s focus in recent months has been on his blossoming political career which, after an unsuccessful bid for the presidency of his homeland, resulted in him being elected as a senator.

And Sartori’s political career will now be the subject of a documentary entitled ‘Juan Sartori: Behind The Phenomenon’.

Uruguayan TV guides claim that the documentary will offer a glimpse into ‘the criticisms, the reactions, the selfies, the acts and all the elements of a path that ended with Sartori in the Senate.’

Meanwhile, elsewhere in League One, both Oxford and Wycombe are gearing-up for Monday evening’s play-off final.

Both sides are set to take full squads to Wembley after their latest batch of coronavirus tests were negative.

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth said: “I've got a full fit squad which is brilliant.

“It's crazy because during the season, you never seem to have the fully fit squad.

“My sport scientist said you wait if get to Wembley nobody will be injured that week and he's been proven correct.

“Everyone's out that and everyone's flying around in training because they know that this is a wonderful opportunity.”

Oxford, meanwhile, have turned down the chance to visit Wembley before the final.

"They [the players] felt if they were going to use pictures of themselves at Wembley they don’t want them without being victorious,” explained manager Karl Robinson.