The PFA – the union that represents professional footballers in England – says Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling is “singled out” by the media and that these stories are “fuelling racism”.
Sterling, 24, posted on Instagram after being the target of alleged racist abuse during City’s 2-0 defeat by Chelsea on Saturday. The Metropolitan Police are now investigating the incident.
The England forward also highlighted what he said was the different way in which the press treats young white and black players. The PFA concurred with this in a statement it released today.
“We have been aware for a few months of the targeting Raheem faces in the press,” it read. “It is evident that he is often singled out and treated more harshly than his colleagues. As such, these stories are fuelling racism within the game, as reports of racist abuse continue to rise.
