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Pennant: Raheem Sterling press coverage 'ruthless'
Jermaine Pennant has told ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 5 Live that "the press are ruthless" towards Raheem Sterling, and the colour of his skin "plays a part" in that.
Speaking to Nihal Arthanayake, he said: "If you don't have that perfect clean image - especially if you're black - the press are quick to bring you down."
This clip is originally from Afternoon Edition on Thursday 9 August 2018
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