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Raheem Sterling Says Newspaper Headlines 'Fuel Racism' in Football

Bleacher Report | December 9, 2018

Related Topics: Raheem Sterling, Racism, Instagram, Tosin Adarabioyo, West Bromwich Albion F.C., Chelsea F.C., Premier League, Gary Lineker, BBC Sport, Fuel

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has said newspapers "fuel racism" towards black footballers.

Sterling posted the following message on Instagram a day after he faced alleged racist abuse during the game between his side and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, per BBC's Richard Conway:

Richard Conway

Raheem Sterling speaks out on yesterday’s incident at Chelsea, pointing to coverage within sections of the media which he claims “helps fuel racism and aggressive behaviour.” https://t.co/uacwPAXW2U

Per BBC Sport, the stories Sterling references in the bulletin are in relation to his team-mates Tosin Adarabioyo and Phil Foden.

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