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Raheem Sterling made to feel ‘worthless’, says close source amid player’s arrest
Former England and Chelsea star arrested on M3 on Thursday under suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs
TL;DR
- A source close to Raheem Sterling claims he feels "disposable" and "worthless" amid his recent arrest.
- Sterling was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs, dangerous driving, possessing a class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen.
- The source emphasized the "immeasurable psychological strain" on Sterling due to perceived negative treatment and isolation in football.
- Sterling, formerly of Chelsea and Manchester City, now plays for Feyenoord in the Netherlands.
- The player has previously accused the media of helping to "fuel racism" through biased coverage of black footballers.
- Sterling has been bailed while inquiries continue.