Raheem Sterling leaves Man City training after revealing he had to laugh at Chelsea ‘race yobs’ who called him a ‘f***ing b**** c***’
Winger has spoken out as FA announce they are joining cops and Chelsea in investigating sickening scenes at Stamford Bridge last night
RAHEEM STERLING has been pictured leaving Manchester City training after revealing he "had to laugh" at the yobs who appeared to call him a "f***ing b*** c***" yesterday.
The Manchester City and England winger was allegedly racially abused by Chelsea supporters during the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge yesterday.
As he went to collect the ball from the side of the pitch during the first half, he was allegedly met with vile abuse from fans on the front rows of the Matthew Harding Stand.
One person appeared to call him a "f****** black c***" - with the sickening video sparking outrage from stars including Ian Wright, Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand after it appeared online.
The 24-year-old attacking star took to Instagram this morning and revealed he "just had to laugh because I don't expect no better".
The FA, the Met Police and Chelsea all released statements and said they were looking into the claims, while BT Sport agreed to pass over any footage which could help investigations.
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The FA said: "We take all allegations of discrimination extremely seriously and will work with the clubs and the relevant authorities to ensure this matter is dealt with appropriately.
"We strongly condemn all forms of discrimination and encourage all fans and participants who believe that they have been the subject of, or witness to, discriminatory abuse to report it through the appropriate channels: The FA, our County FAs or our partners Kick It Out."
Chelsea said: “We’ll investigate the matter and take the strongest possible action where necessary."
Met Police, meanwhile, said: "We are aware of a video in which it is claimed racial abuse was allegedly directed at a player.
"We will review the footage to determine whether any offences have been committed."
Gary Lineker labelled the incident "despicable" while Ian Wright said: “The bad old days are back!
"Chelsea you have been shamed by this disgusting racist fan! Absolutely no doubt about what he says.”
Former England defender and now BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand suggested an NFL-style protest where people take a knee may help end racism.
In an exchange with Adebayo Akinfenwa, he said: "Are we going to continue to allow this type of racist behaviour go on??? All for kicking a ball!
"In the NFL players took to the knee...
"We'll see what happens - I'm betting NOTHING."
The incident comes a week after a Tottenham supporter was charged by police for throwing a banana skin at Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Any fan found guilty of racist abuse would face a ban from Chelsea — but a criminal conviction might lead to a ban from all football.
It overshadowed Chelsea’s 2-0 win and is particularly embarrassing for the Blues after previous incidents.
SunSport revealed earlier this season Chelsea were offering fans who had been guilty of anti-Semitism the opportunity to visit the former Nazi death camp at Auschwitz.
This was part of an education programme, as an alternative to a ban.
The incident also brings back unhappy memories of the scandal involving ex-Blues captain John Terry.
He was fined £220,000 and banned for four matches after being found guilty by an FA disciplinary panel of racially abusing QPR’s Anton Ferdinand in 2011.
Terry was given the punishment by the football authorities, despite earlier being cleared by Westminster magistrates. Lip-reading evidence was at the centre of the case.