Raheem Sterling accuses newspapers of fuelling racism

Raheem Sterling has accused British newspapers of helping to “ fuel racism ” with the way they portray young black footballers after he suffered alleged abuse during Manchester City’ s defeat at Chelsea .Chelsea and the police are investigating the incident at Stamford Bridge on Saturday , which was highlighted on social media .

Sterling , 24 , posted on Instagram on Sunday , referencing a story from January about City teammate Tosin Adarabioyo reportedly buying an expensive house despite never having started a Premier League match .

“ The young black kid is looked at in a bad light . Which helps fuel racism an ( d ) aggressive behaviour , ” Sterling wrote .
“ So for all the newspapers that don’ t understand why people are racist in this day and age all I have to say is have a second thought about fair publicity an ( d ) give all players an equal chance . ”

Sterling received a barrage of abuse from home supporters as he retrieved the ball from behind the goal during the first half of the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge , which City lost 2 – 0 .

The England international said he was not surprised by the behaviour of the fans but did not elaborate on what was said .

“ I just want to say , I am not normally the person to talk a lot but when I think I need my point heard I will speak up , ” he posted .

“ Regarding what was said at the Chelsea game , as you can see by my reaction I just had to laugh because I don’ t expect no better . ”

In his social media post , Sterling refers to headlines about Adarabioyo , 21 , and fellow City youngster Phil Foden buying houses .

While the article about Adarabioyo focuses on how he spent £ 2 . 25 million ( $ 2 . 9 million ) on a property without making a top – flight appearance, midfielder Foden , 18 , is described as having “ set up a future ” .

“ You have two young players starting out their careers — both play for the same team , both have done the right thing , which is buy a new house for their mothers who have put in a lot of time and love into helping them get where they are , ” said Sterling .

“ But look at how the newspapers get their message across for the young black player and then for the young white player .

“ I think this is unacceptable , both innocent, have not done a thing wrong but just by the way it has been worded. ”

Sterling , who recently signed a contract extension with Manchester City, has previously faced negative publicity , often for non – football issues .

Treated as a scapegoat during England ’ s disastrous Euro 2016 campaign , he dubbed himself “ The Hated One ” on Instagram .

Sterling was widely criticised again ahead of this year ’ s World Cup in Russia for having a tattoo of a gun on his leg .

He explained it was a tribute to his father , who was shot dead in his birthplace of Jamaica when Sterling was just two years old .

( AFP )

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