Raheem Sterling made to feel ‘worthless’, says close source amid player’s arrest A source close to Raheem Sterling states the footballer feels “disposable” and “worthless” after a decade in top-flight football, exacerbated by his recent arrest on suspicion of drug-impaired driving. The source detailed the “immeasurable psychological strain” Sterling has endured over “an extremely tough couple of years.” Sterling, now playing for Feyenoord, departed Chelsea by mutual consent in January and has previously spoken out against media fueling racism in coverage of black footballers.

• A source close to Raheem Sterling claims he feels “disposable” and “worthless” amid his recent arrest.
• Sterling was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs, dangerous driving, possessing a class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen.
• The source emphasized the “immeasurable psychological strain” on Sterling due to perceived negative treatment and isolation in football.
• Sterling, formerly of Chelsea and Manchester City, now plays for Feyenoord in the Netherlands.
• The player has previously accused the media of helping to “fuel racism” through biased coverage of black footballers.
• Sterling has been bailed while inquiries continue.