Sterling calls for Premier League to clamp down on racism
England's Raheem Sterling and Montenegro fans during the match at Podgorica City Stadium in Montenegro March 25. 2019. — Action Images via Reuters
Sterling reacted by pulling his ears in front of the home fans when he scored England’s fifth goal, with a missile thrown in his direction in retaliation. But Sterling also faced alleged racist abuse while playing for City at Chelsea in December, the week after a Tottenham fan threw a banana skin at Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
“That’s just one or two people and then there will be next game again and you are going to ban one or two fans again. I think there has to be a more serious take on this. After the latest incident of racially-motivated abuse in Montenegro, Sterling said it is something he is always wary of. “I know what colour I am. It’s just a shame that some people think it’s cool to make fun of you for it.”
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