Raheem Sterling apologises for not challenging penalty decision after accidental trip

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News; Sports; Football

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The first of City’s two spot-kicks – both converted by Gabriel Jesus – was awarded when Sterling fell over having stubbed his foot on the ground while trying to shoot. Raheem Sterling apologised after winning a penalty in comical circumstances in Manchester City’s 6-0 Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk at the Etihad Stadium. The first of City’s two spot-kicks – both converted by Gabriel Jesus – was awarded when Sterling fell over having stubbed his foot on the ground while trying to shoot, with nearby Shakhtar defender Mykola Matviyenko having not touched him.

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Jonathan Veal

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https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/raheem-sterling-penalty-highlights-manchester-city-champions-league-apologises-a8623611.html

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independent.co.uk

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