The Manchester City star has urged governing bodies to do more to combat the issue and feels there should be stricter sanctions imposed
Raheem Sterling has suggested that clubs whose fans are involved in racist abuse of players should suffer an automatic nine-point deduction.
The Manchester City winger, nominated for PFA Player and Young Player of the Year, has been at the forefront of the battle against the recent rise in incidents of racial abuse throughout football.
While he has said he is against players walking off the pitch, the 24-year-old has outlined what he believes governing bodies should do to curb racism in the game.