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Sterling shames tabloid over tattoo accusations

Sterling shames tabloid over tattoo accusations

Raheem Sterling has got his own back on a number of rather prejudiced media reports.

The Manchester City star - who is expected to play a major role with England this summer at the World Cup - was recently pictured with a gun tattoo on his right leg, which earned him a rather inappropriate back page story in the Sun.

Yet the 23-year-old - who has flourished under Pep Guardiola’s tutelage - came back with a rather revealing statement:

“When I was 2 my father died from being gunned down to death I made a promise to myself I would never touch a gun in my life time.

“I shoot with my right foot so it has a deeper meaning and still unfinished.”

Ouch! Time for a media establishment that has repeatedly pilloried the Londoner to apologise, eh?

Sterling has netted 23 goals in all comps this season, adding 12 assists.