Raheem Sterling Robbed: FIFA World Cup 2022 – England superstar Raheem Sterling has headed back home from Qatar after his house was broken into on Saturday. Sterling was due to play in the Round of 16 clash against Senegal but was left out citing family reasons. The Chelsea winger now heads to the UK risking his participation for the rest of the tournament. Watch FIFA WC LIVE Streaming & Follow FIFA World Cup LIVE updates on Insidesport.In
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Raheem Sterling Robbed: England’s Raheem Sterling LEAVES QATAR and returns home after ARMED ROBBERY, FIFA World Cup participation in doubt – Follow LIVE Updates
England’s Raheem Sterling returned home after an armed burglary at his home in London. While the Chelsea star was in Qatar playing in the World Cup, his house was ransacked by thieves. The incident happened while Sterling’s wife and three kids were home and the England winger has flown in to check their well-being.
The 27-year-old was also targeted by burglars when he played for Manchester City and lived in Cheshire in 2018. He is the second player to leave the camp in Qatar after Ben White returned home citing personal reasons.
Raheem Sterling is not available for selection for the #ThreeLions tonight as he is dealing with a family matter. pic.twitter.com/CR6cU8J0wE
— England (@England) December 4, 2022
What happened to Raheem Sterling?
- Raheem Sterling is in Qatar as part of the FIFA World Cup 2022
- Before England’s match vs Senegal, his house in London was broken into.
- His family – including his wife and three children were in the residence when armed thieves arrived.
- Sterling distraught decided to travel home to check in on their well-being.
- He remains committed to the World Cup chase and could return depending on circumstances.
It is however unclear whether the Chelsea star will return to Qatar. The 27-year-old is determined in England’s chase for the World Cup title. He could return should the Three Lions progress further. However, the decision will rest on his circumstances after reaching home.
Raheem Sterling Robbed: England’s Raheem Sterling LEAVES QATAR and returns home after ARMED ROBBERY, FIFA World Cup participation in doubt – Follow LIVE Updates
In his absence on Sunday, Gareth Southgate’s side registered a 3-0 win over Senegal. They will now play France in the quarterfinals. Sterling his a key player for England during coach Gareth Southgate’s six years in charge. The 27-year-old has 20 goals in 81 caps for his country. He featured at the 2022 World Cup in a 6-2 victory over Iran.
“At the moment clearly the priority is for him to be with his family. We’re going to support that and leave him to have as much time as he needs. At the moment it’s a situation he needs time with his family to deal with and I don’t want to put him under any pressure with that. Sometimes football isn’t the most important thing and family should come first,” said England manager Gareth Southgate.
However, Sterling may have already been squeezed out of Southgate’s starting line-up for the last eight. Een if he does return to Qatar, the likes of Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden have all impressed. Saka and Rashford have each scored three times in the tournament, while Foden provided two assists in the routine win over Senegal.
Raheem Sterling Robbed: England’s Raheem Sterling LEAVES QATAR and returns home after ARMED ROBBERY, FIFA World Cup participation in doubt – Follow LIVE Updates
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