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Manchester City's Raheem Sterling wears a Kick It Out anti-racism shirt

'To win would hurt them more' - Sterling on walking off

Raheem Sterling said "I'm black and I'm proud" as he rejected calls for players who receive racial abuse to walk off the pitch.

Soccer • 08 Apr 19

Sterling: "I have a close connection to Ark Elvin Academy having attended the school myself when it was Copeland Community School, so it is great to be able to give these students the chance to watch a game at Wembley"

Sterling gives 500 children a dream day at Wembley

Raheem Sterling has arranged for 500 pupils from his former school to attend Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final with Brighton at Wembley.

Soccer • 04 Apr 19

Bonucci had said Moise Kean "could have done it differently" in light of racist abuse from Cagliari fans and "the blame is 50-50", after the 19-year-old spread his arms while facing the crowd after scoring

Bonucci backtracks on Kean reaction to racist abuse

Leonardo Bonucci has backtracked on suggestions his Juventus team-mate Moise Kean was partly responsible for the racist abuse he received from Cagliari supporters by insisting he was "misunderstood".

Soccer • 03 Apr 19

Juve defender Leonardo Bonucci claimed team-mate Kean should take "50-50" of the blame for the abuse he suffered in Cagliari

Sterling brands criticism of Kean 'laughable'

Raheem Sterling has branded criticism of Moise Kean laughable after the Juventus striker was racially abused by fans on Tuesday.

Soccer • 03 Apr 19

Harry Kane celebrates Raheem Sterling's goal on Monday night

Kane: I don't want any of my friends going through that

England captain Harry Kane has condemned the racial abuse of his England team-mates in Montenegro as Raheem Sterling admits the possibility of being racially abused is something he considers every time he plays in certain parts of the world

Soccer • 27 Mar 19

UEFA chief 'cannot believe' racist fans still exist

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin called the racist abuse of England players by Montenegro fans on Monday night "a disaster" as the European governing body announced disciplinary charges.

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

Raheem Sterling scored England's last goal

Sterling demands 'real punishment' for racist abuse

Raheem Sterling has called for Montenegro to be hit with a stadium ban after England players were subjected to racist abuse on Monday night.

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

Raheem Sterling gestures towards the home fans

England players racially abused in Montenegro

England duo Raheem Sterling and Danny Rose were apparently racially abused in Montenegro during their Euro 2020 qualifier.

Soccer • 25 Mar 19

'I did feel a lot more pressure than when I'm here' - Raheem Sterling

City don't feel pressure that hurt Liverpool - Sterling

Former Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling said their players were affected by pressure from fans during their failed Premier League title charge in 2014, but things are very different at his current club Manchester City.

Soccer • 01 Mar 19

City come from behind to score dramatic win in Germany

Both of the home side's goals came from the spot, the first awarded following a lengthy delay for a VAR review.

Soccer • 20 Feb 19

Sarri condemns abuse of Raheem Sterling

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has slammed the "disgusting" abuse aimed at Manchester City's Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 13 Dec 18

Raheem Sterling received ugly abuse at Chelsea

Chelsea fan denies racially abusing Raheem Sterling

The Chelsea supporter caught on camera verbally abusing Raheem Sterling has apologised for his behavior but denied that he used a racist slur against the Manchester City winger.

Soccer • 11 Dec 18

Clinton Morrison scored nine goals in 36 games for Ireland

Morrison: PL racist incidents '60s and 70s stuff'

Former Republic of Ireland international Clinton Morrison says he fears the progress made in tackling racism in English football is slipping after two incidents of abuse in the space of a week.

Soccer • 11 Dec 18

Raheem Sterling was the target of vitriolic abuse from Chelsea fans

Chelsea suspend four fans over Sterling incident

Chelsea have suspended four fans from Stamford Bridge and are continuing investigations into allegations of racist abuse towards Raheem Sterling.

Soccer • 10 Dec 18

Raheem Sterling was subjected to abuse during Manchester City's loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday

Barnes: Black players 'not surprised' by Sterling abuse

Former England international John Barnes believes ethnic minorities would not have been surprised by the abuse suffered by Raheem Sterling as racism remains "prevalent" in British society.

Soccer • 10 Dec 18

Raheem Sterling in action for Manchester City at Stamford Bridge

Police probe alleged racist abuse of Raheem Sterling

Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police are investigating after an incident of alleged racist abuse during Saturday's Premier League match with Manchester City was highlighted on social media.

Soccer • 08 Dec 18

Raheem Sterling's future is with Man City

Sterling signs on with Sky Blues

Raheem Sterling has signed a new contract with Manchester City through to 2023.

Soccer • 09 Nov 18

Raheem Sterling tipped himself for a penalty

Sterling apologises after controversial penalty

Raheem Sterling apologised after winning a penalty in comical circumstances in Manchester City's 6-0 Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk at the Etihad Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Nov 18

Raheem Sterling is ready to commit his future to Manchester City

Sterling verbally agrees new five-year Man City deal

Raheem Sterling has verbally agreed a new five-year deal with Manchester City.

Soccer • 01 Nov 18

Raheem Sterling of England celebrates his goal against Spain

'Quality, bravery, courage' - Southgate lauds England

Gareth Southgate lauded England's players after their display of quality and courage stunned Spain in a Nations League victory that will live long in the memory.

Soccer • 16 Oct 18

Manchester City came from behind to draw with Wolves

No panic from Pep after City drop points

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists results mean nothing yet as they lost their Premier League lead.

Soccer • 26 Aug 18

Willy Boly 'heads' home the opener for Wolves

Wolves hold Man City for a well-earned point

Aymeric Laporte rescued a point for Manchester City as the champions were frustrated by battling Wolves.

Soccer • 25 Aug 18

Ian Wright: Agenda against Sterling down to racism

England and Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling is the victim of a media agenda motivated by racism, according to Ian Wright.

Soccer • 14 Aug 18

Raheem Sterling had several chances against Sweden

Southgate sticking with Sterling despite lack of goals

England manager Gareth Southgate has launched a staunch defence of Raheem Sterling ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Croatia.

World Cup 2018 • 10 Jul 18

Croatia coach pin-points Sterling as England dangerman

The England winger has impressed the coach of Tuesday's opponents despite criticism from his own fans.

World Cup 2018 • 09 Jul 18