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'The only disease right now is the racism we are fighting': Raheem Sterling gives backing to Black Lives Matter protests across the world as England and Manchester City star vows to continue to speak out

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling has backed the Black Lives Matter protests currently taking place across the world and believes that 'the only disease right now is the racism we are fighting'.

The 25-year-old England international has remained vocal about discrimination and vowed to continue to speak out about the issue.

Protests have taken place in London, Bristol, Manchester, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh after George Floyd's death in America.

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling has backed the Black Lives Matter global protests
Protests have taken place across the UK and around the world after the death of George Floyd

Floyd, 46, died while being arrested in Minneapolis on May 25 - and the four officers involved have now been charged over his death.