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The Academy of Light is the name of the UEFA five star certified training facilities and youth academy for English football club Sunderland A.F.C.Officially opened in March 2003 the Academy of Light is a state-of-the-art training facility located in 220 acres (0.89 km2) of land (60 acres dedicated to football) in Cleadon – just north of Sunderland. It replaced the aging Charlie Hurley Centre located nearby.