What happened to Raheem Sterling? The footballer was arrested and pleaded guilty in England

English footballer Raheem Sterling faces legal proceedings in England after being stopped by police for reckless driving. The former player of Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal was intervened after several drivers reported his behavior behind the wheel.

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According to the information released about the case, Sterling was filmed by police officers while driving at high speed, performing zigzag maneuvers and dangerously approaching the edges of the road.

The footballer has already appeared before the court and pleaded guilty. Among the admitted facts is the possession of nitrous oxide, popularly known as “laughing gas”, a substance classified as a class C drug in the United Kingdom.

The case is also related to the way Sterling allegedly drove on the road, a situation that caused concern among other road users and ended with the intervention of the British police.

The footballer was released on bail

After his appearance before the authorities, Sterling was released on conditional bail while the legal process continues.

The episode occurs at a particular moment in the English striker’s career, who is currently without a club after his last professional period.

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Raheem Sterling’s career

Sterling built a distinguished career in English football. He emerged at Liverpool before becoming one of the stars of Manchester City, a club with which he won several national titles.

He later played for Chelsea and had a loan spell at Arsenal. He was also for years a regular in the England national team.

At 31 years old, the striker is currently without a team and this legal process adds a new chapter to his current situation off the pitch.