Raheem Sterling features in Nike advert after inspiring debate on racism following alleged abuse

Subject

News; Sports; Football

Description

Nike have released an advert featuring Raheem Sterling which is similar to their famous campaign with NFL player Colin Kaepernick. Sterling, who is sponsored by the American sports company, has been praised for drawing attention to the coverage of black footballers following alleged racist abuse aimed at him during Manchester City’s match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The advert, which appeared on social media on Saturday, shows a close up picture of Sterling with the words: “Speaking up doesn’t always makes life easier. But easy never changed anything”.

Creator

Jack Watson

Source

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news/raheem-sterling-nike-advert-manchester-city-racism-abuse-chelsea-news-latest-a8685111.html

Publisher

independent.co.uk

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