In 2019, Rihanna turned down the chance to headline the half-time performance to show solidarity with NFL player Colin Kaepernick.
Sunderland AFC has confirmed that the club was approached regarding the 'possibility' of hosting a Rolling Stones concert at the Stadium of Light - but that the date proposed was unsuitable.
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