Sterling: Newspapers fuelling racism

Raheem Sterling has claimed that newspapers are "fuelling racism" with their representation of young black footballers.

Sterling was a victim of racial abuse from a Chelsea fan in Saturday's defeat to the Blues at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police are both investigating the incident that took place in the first-half in London.

Sterling wrote a lengthy Instagram post saying "he just had to laugh" because he expected "no better".

"I just want to say, I am not normally the person to talk a lot but when I think I need my point to be heard, I will speak up," Sterling's Instagram post read.

"Regarding what was said at the Chelsea game as you can see by my reaction I just had to laugh because I don't expect no better.

"For example, you have two young players starting out their careers, both play for the same team, both have done the right thing. Which is buy a new house for their mothers, who have put in a lot of time and love into helping them get where they are.

"But look how the newspapers get their message across for the young black player and young white player.

"I think this is unacceptable. Both (are) innocent, have not done a thing wrong, but just by the way it has been worded this young black kid is looked at in a bad light.

"(What) helps fuel racism is aggressive behaviour, so for all of the newspapers that don't understand why people are racist in this day and age, all I have to say is have a second thought about fair publicity and give all players an equal chance."