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Manchester City's Raheem Sterling said he hopes to set an example for younger players as he received an award for his stance against racism in football.

The England forward has criticised newspapers' portrayal of black players and wants stronger punishments for fans who racially abuse players.

He was honoured at the BT Sport Industry Awards on Thursday.

"When the next generation come through, you have to set the example," the 24-year-old said.

"Coming through at Liverpool I had people around me like Steven Gerrard I looked up to. Looking at him I thought what can I do within myself to be half the person and player he was.

"You take little things and each year, try and develop not just on the field but off it.

"I was just speaking about my personal experiences, I didn't expect it to get so much attention.

"I just wanted to bring it to the attention of my audience on Instagram. It's been really pleasing to see people listening and trying and do better."

England manager Gareth Southgate presented the award and said Sterling's actions had made "a massive impact on British society".

"I've worked with Raheem now for around five years and to have seen his maturity as a person has been lovely to watch," said Southgate.

"This is about his own personal improvement, his improvement on the field and his recognition he can make a difference off the field. That has been increasingly powerful over the last six months and had a massive impact on British society I think."

Sterling suffered allegedly racist abuse from Chelsea fans during City's 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge in December, prompting an Instagram post in which he questioned newspapers' portrayal of black players.

In January, it was revealed he wrote a letter to a young City fan who was racially abused, urging the supporter "stand tall, don't let them take away your courage".

He was also racially abused during England's European Championship qualifier in Montenegro in March, along with international team-mates Danny Rose and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Earlier in April he was hailed as "an iconic British sports star" and "a trailblazer" after being named sportsman of the year at the 2019 British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards.

SOURCE: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/football/48060828

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Wow, I made it today

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he is the real activist against racism in English football.

And he is talented too. Been having the best season and the racist cùnts want to distract him like that Juventus kid. instead, he's getting better with stats, kicking ašs and taking names

Abegi
If they curse Ramos mother and threatened to skin Morata is it racism too?
Footballers always get bullied and insulted

tough dude.. i like the way he's even improving everyday.
Shame on those fvcking racists.

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He made the fight against Racism personal

Weldone Raheem Sterling

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Good one for him

lilbest4:
Abegi
If they curse Ramos mother and threatened to skin Morata is it racism too?
Footballers always get bullied and insulted

Only people that haven't stepped a foot outside their villages needless say the country don't understand the concept of what Sterling is fighting for.

Keep living in your bubble

Who else noticed his BIG YANSH?

jayfolarin:


Only people that haven't stepped a foot outside their villages needless say the country don't understand the concept of what Sterling is fighting for.

Keep living in your bubble

You even have time to reply him. You should have just ignored him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgt_j0kiXCA

Raheem Sterling Wins Award For Stance Against Racism

jayfolarin:


Only people that haven't stepped a foot outside their villages needless say the country don't understand the concept of what Sterling is fighting for.

Keep living in your bubble

Him dey Edo smh

seunlayi:
Who else noticed his BIG YANSH?

That's what I tend to watch out for when I'm watching a Man City match

Baba is well endowed

skarlett:



That's what I tend to watch out for when I'm watching a Man City match

Baba is well endowed

jayfolarin:


Only people that haven't stepped a foot outside their villages needless say the country don't understand the concept of what Sterling is fighting for.

Keep living in your bubble

it's inferiority complex that makes blacks cry when whites call them blacks and it's not everyone that has inferiority complex. if an albino, who is also white naturally calls you a black monkey will you cry?

I have worked with a Whiteman. If a Whiteman called me a black monkey I'd call him a white pússy.

If a fellow broke hustler like you call you broke will you cry? The answer is no but if your classmate who just made mad money and bought a JLK told you to get of here that you are broke what will happen? Tears. That's it, you already felt insecure and inferior his words just confirmed it that's the same with white and black skin

Why d ball come white?

lilbest4:
it's inferiority complex that makes blacks cry when whites call them blacks and it's not everyone that has inferiority complex. if an albino, who is also white naturally calls you a black monkey will you cry?

I have worked with a Whiteman. If a Whiteman called me a black monkey I'd call him a white pússy.

If a fellow broke hustler like you call you broke will you cry? The answer is no but if your classmate who just made mad money and bought a JLK told you to get of here that you are broke what will happen? Tears. That's it, you already felt insecure and inferior his words just confirmed it that's the same with white and black skin

Your rant is exactly why I said kids like you only talk like this because they haven't stepped a foot outside their villages, needless say their countries. You think it's just about words? Do you even have the slightest of ideas how broad an issue you are limiting to just 2 words is?

Educate yourself and stop sounding foolish in a try-hard bid to sound woke!

Please I will really be happy if someone can find a solution to my problem here, I have not been able to pay my school fees and I will be starting my exam next week, am a diploma student of OAU and am really depressed right now, I have not been encouraged to read to my satisfaction bcoz of the issue with my school fees, I will really be happy if someone can assist me, save a soul please

lilbest4:
it's inferiority complex that makes blacks cry when whites call them blacks and it's not everyone that has inferiority complex. if an albino, who is also white naturally calls you a black monkey will you cry?

I have worked with a Whiteman. If a Whiteman called me a black monkey I'd call him a white pússy.

If a fellow broke hustler like you call you broke will you cry? The answer is no but if your classmate who just made mad money and bought a JLK told you to get of here that you are broke what will happen? Tears. That's it, you already felt insecure and inferior his words just confirmed it that's the same with white and black skin

Hmmmmmmm. You have a point oooo, especially with the broke nigga talk. That thing dey paaaaaiiiinnnn

jayfolarin:


Your rant is exactly why I said kids like you only talk like this because they haven't stepped a foot outside their villages, needless say their countries. You think it's just about words? Do you even have the slightest of ideas how broad an issue you are limiting to just 2 words is?

Educate yourself and stop sounding foolish in a try-hard bid to sound woke!

Why don't you just tackle the substance of his submissions rather than trying to race shame the brother. Let's discuss this racism issue from all angles. That bro made some valid points.

Philgafauto:


Hmmmmmmm. You have a point oooo, especially with the broke nigga talk. That thing dey paaaaaiiiinnnn

And stop quoting and replying yourself in a bid to garner support. Chronic attention seeking is a mental disorder.

Philgafauto:


Why don't you just tackle the substance of his submissions rather than trying to race shame the brother. Let's discuss this racism issue from all angles. That bro made some valid points.

Talk to me with your main handle. The one I replied to. There is no valid point in any single statement you made. Sterling is fighting for a good cause but myopic uninformed kids like you try to downplay it.

The British media recognised the truth in what Sterling opined and even rewarded him for his stance but you are here shouting 'nigga this, nigga that' in a bid to sound woke!

Get some education son!