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Manchester City star Raheem Sterling is 'called a n***** and kicked repeatedly by fan who "waited for him" outside club training ground' hours before starring in victory over Tottenham Hotspur

Raheem Sterling has been racially abused and kicked repeatedly outside Manchester City's training ground, according to reports.

The footballer was allegedly called a 'n*****' by a man who appeared to be waiting for him at the players' entrance.

Sources told The Telegraph that the 23-year-old had arrived in his car when he was confronted by a volley of abuse.

When the footballer got out of his car to ask what the problem was, the man is said to have repeatedly kicked him in the leg.

The footballer, pictured, was allegedly called a 'n*****' by a man who appeared to be waiting for him at the players' entrance
The footballer, pictured left, and right during tonight's game, was allegedly called a 'n*****' by a man who appeared to be waiting for him at the players' entrance
The footballer, pictured right during tonight's game, was allegedly called a 'n*****' by a man who appeared to be waiting for him at the players' entrance
Sources told The Telegraph that the 23-year-old had arrived in his car at Manchester City's training ground, pictured, when he faced a volley of abuse (stock photo)
Sources told The Telegraph that the 23-year-old had arrived in his car at Manchester City's training ground, pictured, when he faced a volley of abuse (stock photo)

The incident was reportedly caught on CCTV but it is not known whether officials at City have filed a report with Greater Manchester Police.