'Nobody talks about what he's been doing on the pitch': Manchester United's Paul Pogba believes City star Raheem Sterling is sometimes treated differently because he is black The Manchester United midfielder said Raheem Sterling was unfairly criticised City star Sterling said in December that newspapers were helping 'fuel racism' Sterling has 19 goals for Pep Guardiola's side in all competitions this season
By Reuters Reporter
Published: 21:03 GMT, 20 March 2019 | Updated: 21:03 GMT, 20 March 2019
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France midfielder Paul Pogba believes England's Raheem Sterling is sometimes treated differently by the British media because he is black and does not get the recognition he deserves for his achievements.
Speaking ahead of France's Euro 2020 qualifier against Moldova on Friday, the Manchester United midfielder also said Sterling was unfairly criticised for what he does off the field.
Manchester City forward Sterling said in December that newspapers were helping 'fuel racism' with their portrayal of young black players, highlighting how they were treated differently to
