Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has backed team-mate Raheem Sterling, saying he knows what is like to suffer racial abuse.
Sterling was allegedly the victim of racial abuse during Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Chelsea over the weekend, with investigations launched into the matter by the club, the Football Association and the Metropolitan Police.
The player himself took to Instagram following the event, noting that he believed the difficulties he faces are made worse by the media’s treatment of black players in the United Kingdom.
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Sterling has since received the backing of players, coaches and media members for his response.