Manchester City's Raheem Sterling has become an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to fighting racism across the sporting industry.
Sterling, 26, has been campaigning for racial equality on and off the pitch continually since 2017.
Raheem Sterling, who is currently representing England in the European Championships, has told various outlets:
"Receiving this honour is a fantastic feeling and a proud moment - not just for myself but for my family and friends.
"I am grateful to have been recognised but my priority is to try to help to educate society and myself. If it doesn't start from within, then there's no way you can help others. I'm learning every day."
He has become a leading campaigner in the fight against racism and discrimination in the wider world of sport.
Sterling has spoken out against the racist abuse he has received throughout his football career, and has also criticised the media's portrayal of other black players.
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The England and Manchester City player has also taken to Twitter.
If you want to see change, let it start with you #ImHonoured pic.twitter.com/O1pWGcEcuI
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) June 11, 2021
Proud of you, Raheem! 👏 https://t.co/DnsaylNwKk
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 11, 2021
You can also head to Greater Manchester Football to see how Raheem Sterling and his England side get on in the upcoming European Championship tournament.
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