Sunderland suspend Gibson after drink-driving charge


Soccer Football - Championship - Norwich City vs Sunderland - Norwich, Britain - August 13, 2017 Sunderland's Darron Gibson applauds the fans at the end of the match Action Images/Peter Cziborra

LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland international Darron Gibson has been suspended by Sunderland after being charged with drink-driving, the English Championship (second tier) club said on Sunday.

"The football club has commenced a full investigation into the matter," a statement on the official website (www.safc.com) said.

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