manchester city forward raheem sterling has joined the likes of anthonyjoshua, rio ferdinand and jofra archerdemanding equality across society. sterling has described racism as a "disease" — and despite criticism from the government — told the bbc he backs those who took part in peaceful rallies across the uk — following the death of american george floyd. by speaking out — the england international says he's hoping to help football change and to create more opportunities for people from all backgrounds. i don't really think about myjob when things like this happen. i think about what is right and at this moment in time, you know, there is only so much people can take. it's been going on for hundreds of yea rs it's been going on for hundreds of years and people are tired. you know, people are ready for change, and this is something that i myself will continue to do, and spark these debates and get people in my industry looking at themselves and thinking what they can do to give people an equal chance in this country. and hopefully other industries as well can do that as well and everyday soci