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Sterling receives Integrity and Impact Award for stance against racism

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has received the Integrity and Impact Award at this year's BT Sport Industry Awards.

The 24-year-old was handed the accolade for his continuous fight against racism.

Sterling was the recipient of alleged racist abuse in City’s trip to Chelsea earlier this season and used the incident as an opportunity to highlight the difference in the media’s coverage of young black and white footballers.

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He also called out Montenegro fans for their racist chanting directed at Danny Rose in England’s 5-1 win, both during and after the game.