Sterling has previously been prominent in calling out racism in both the domestic and international game.
Manchester City and England footballer Raheem Sterling on Sunday insisted that racism is “the only disease right now”.
The 25-year-old, who has often and powerfully spoken out on discrimination, admitted his remarks may appear ill-chosen as the globe fights the coronavirus pandemic.
“I know this might sound a little bit cheesy but the only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting,” said Sterling in a BBC TV interview to be broadcast on Monday.
Sterling is the latest sports star to voice support for protests against racism in the United States and across the world following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month.
