Retired footballer and sports journalist Gary Neville chimes in on Raheem Sterling’s brave stance against media racism in an episode of Monday Night Football.
Neville gave a behind the scenes and personal insight into Raheem Sterling’s hidden experience with racial abuse from fans and the tabloid media. Gary talked about how he attempted to help Raheem cope with the biased backlash he receives from the media. Gary Neville explained that he has never seen a similar level of targeted criticism for other players he has worked with including David Beckham and Wayne Rooney.
Neville describes Sterling’s match performance as a “miracle” despite the constant scrutiny the player is under.
This comes after a lengthily social media statement from the Machester City and England team midfielder addressing the press in which he accused them of “fuelling racism”.
Watch Gary Neville defend Raheem Sterling above and read Raheem’s powerful statement here on GRM Daily.