Tag: Raheem Sterling
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Sterling named in 2019 most influential black players list
Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling has been named on a list of Britain’s most influential black footballers. The annual Football Black List recognises the efforts of black figures working in various areas of the game. Sterling has been a vocal opponent of racism in recent years, having been abused playing for club and…
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Sterling scores hat-trick as City demolish Atalanta
Raheem Sterling scored an 11-minute second-half hat-trick as Manchester City ruthlessly demolished Atalanta to maintain their 100% start in Champions League Group C. This turned into another emphatic statement of City’s attacking power but it was a far from perfect evening for Pep Guardiola with Rodri limping off with a hamstring injury and Phil Foden…
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Sterling should target Messi, Ronaldo level – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Raheem Sterling could be capable of reaching the level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. After two fine displays for England this week, national boss Gareth Southgate said Sterling has the potential to become as good as the duo. Guardiola says “nobody can compare” with them currently but that…
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Racial abuse: I’m proud to be black, says Raheem Sterling
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling says he is proud to be black and has urged other footballers to speak up on the issue of racism in the sport. Sterling, 24, has received praise for his public stance against racism this season, after accusing the media of “fuelling” the problem with their portrayal of young black…
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EPL: Sterling scores hat-trick as City go four points clear [See table]
Raheem Sterling scored a second-half hat-trick, including a controversial opener, as Manchester City beat Watford 3-1 to move four points clear in the title race. With the game goalless at the start of the second half, Sterling was challenged by Daryl Janmaat as he ran on to Sergio Aguero’s flick and the ball cannoned off…
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Racism: I respect Raheem Sterling for speaking out – Gray
Leicester forward Demarai Gray has praised Raheem Sterling for his stand against racism – and thinks it was time someone spoke out. Manchester City forward Sterling was allegedly racially abused during last Saturday’s defeat at Chelsea – and responded on social media the following day, saying he ‘had to laugh at the abuse’ and expects…
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Sterling wins Premier League player of the month award
Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling has been named as the Premier League’s player of the month for November. The England international helped City win all three of their league matches, against Southampton, Manchester United and West Ham. Sterling scored three goals in those games, while setting up another three for his team-mates. The 24-year-old has scored…
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Chelsea suspends fans for alleged racial abuse of Sterling
Chelsea have suspended four people from attending matches while an investigation into the alleged racial abuse of Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling takes place. The incident involving the 24-year-old occurred during City’s 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Chelsea are “fully supporting” an ongoing police investigation. A club statement said evidence of racist behaviour…
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Newspapers fuel racism, says Raheem Sterling
Newspapers are helping to “fuel racism” by the ways in which they portray young black footballers, says Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling. Sterling, 24, posted on social media a day after suffering alleged racist abuse from Chelsea fans during City’s 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police are investigating the allegations. All…
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Sterling signs new City contract worth £300,000 a week
Raheem Sterling has signed a three-year contract extension at Manchester City, committing him to the club until 2023 in a deal worth up to £300,000 a week. The 23-year-old England forward’s previous deal at Etihad Stadium was due to expire at the end of next season. It is understood the new contract will make Sterling…