Raheem Sterling is Setting his Sights on Winning the Ballon D'or

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Raheem's got big dreams ?

Mar 18, 2019
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Raheem Sterling is enjoying the best season of his life with Manchester City in their 18/19 campaign, but the 24-year-old is targetting even bigger things for the future.

In an insightful new interview with Complex, Sterling outlined his goals as a player moving forward, as well as providing some perspective into his recent actions outside of the game, where he's become a figurehead for his community and speaking out against racism.

On his goals for the future: "There is a lot more to come. Professionally it would be to win the Champions League and be on the podium for the Ballon d’Or, and personally making sure my mum and family are happy is something I want to maintain – I want to keep smiles on their faces."

On his style: "I’ve always liked to dress well but I probably didn’t show it so much on social before. I am at a place now where I don’t look at what people have to say anymore. Before I’d probably be thinking I don’t want to post what I am wearing, but now I do what makes me happy."

On inspiring the next generation: "I think it’s really important to play a part in your community. It is all well and good becoming a professional football player, but what are you giving back to the 8 or 10-year-old Raheems? Just like I had, they’ve got big dreams and probably don’t know their path in life. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, you should always try to give back something to the next generation."

On working with Dave on the new visuals for his track, "Black": "Nike asked me if I wanted to be in Dave’s new video as we share the connection to London and relate to the lyrics. Then after listening to the song, it all made sense. It was something powerful and something that I couldn’t say no to...it felt powerful to be part of it."

Check out the full interview here, and in related news, Raz recently landed a 90-Rated in-form Card in FIFA’s latest Team of the Week.

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Raheem Sterling is Setting his Sights on Winning the Ballon D'or

Raheem's got big dreams ?

Mar 18, 2019
Jacob Davey
Words by
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Raheem Sterling is enjoying the best season of his life with Manchester City in their 18/19 campaign, but the 24-year-old is targetting even bigger things for the future.

In an insightful new interview with Complex, Sterling outlined his goals as a player moving forward, as well as providing some perspective into his recent actions outside of the game, where he's become a figurehead for his community and speaking out against racism.

On his goals for the future: "There is a lot more to come. Professionally it would be to win the Champions League and be on the podium for the Ballon d’Or, and personally making sure my mum and family are happy is something I want to maintain – I want to keep smiles on their faces."

On his style: "I’ve always liked to dress well but I probably didn’t show it so much on social before. I am at a place now where I don’t look at what people have to say anymore. Before I’d probably be thinking I don’t want to post what I am wearing, but now I do what makes me happy."

On inspiring the next generation: "I think it’s really important to play a part in your community. It is all well and good becoming a professional football player, but what are you giving back to the 8 or 10-year-old Raheems? Just like I had, they’ve got big dreams and probably don’t know their path in life. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, you should always try to give back something to the next generation."

On working with Dave on the new visuals for his track, "Black": "Nike asked me if I wanted to be in Dave’s new video as we share the connection to London and relate to the lyrics. Then after listening to the song, it all made sense. It was something powerful and something that I couldn’t say no to...it felt powerful to be part of it."

Check out the full interview here, and in related news, Raz recently landed a 90-Rated in-form Card in FIFA’s latest Team of the Week.

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Raheem Sterling is enjoying the best season of his life with Manchester City in their 18/19 campaign, but the 24-year-old is targetting even bigger things for the future.

In an insightful new interview with Complex, Sterling outlined his goals as a player moving forward, as well as providing some perspective into his recent actions outside of the game, where he's become a figurehead for his community and speaking out against racism.

On his goals for the future: "There is a lot more to come. Professionally it would be to win the Champions League and be on the podium for the Ballon d’Or, and personally making sure my mum and family are happy is something I want to maintain – I want to keep smiles on their faces."

On his style: "I’ve always liked to dress well but I probably didn’t show it so much on social before. I am at a place now where I don’t look at what people have to say anymore. Before I’d probably be thinking I don’t want to post what I am wearing, but now I do what makes me happy."

On inspiring the next generation: "I think it’s really important to play a part in your community. It is all well and good becoming a professional football player, but what are you giving back to the 8 or 10-year-old Raheems? Just like I had, they’ve got big dreams and probably don’t know their path in life. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, you should always try to give back something to the next generation."

On working with Dave on the new visuals for his track, "Black": "Nike asked me if I wanted to be in Dave’s new video as we share the connection to London and relate to the lyrics. Then after listening to the song, it all made sense. It was something powerful and something that I couldn’t say no to...it felt powerful to be part of it."

Check out the full interview here, and in related news, Raz recently landed a 90-Rated in-form Card in FIFA’s latest Team of the Week.

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Raheem Sterling is Setting his Sights on Winning the Ballon D'or

Raheem's got big dreams ?

Mar 18, 2019
Jacob Davey
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Raheem Sterling is enjoying the best season of his life with Manchester City in their 18/19 campaign, but the 24-year-old is targetting even bigger things for the future.

In an insightful new interview with Complex, Sterling outlined his goals as a player moving forward, as well as providing some perspective into his recent actions outside of the game, where he's become a figurehead for his community and speaking out against racism.

On his goals for the future: "There is a lot more to come. Professionally it would be to win the Champions League and be on the podium for the Ballon d’Or, and personally making sure my mum and family are happy is something I want to maintain – I want to keep smiles on their faces."

On his style: "I’ve always liked to dress well but I probably didn’t show it so much on social before. I am at a place now where I don’t look at what people have to say anymore. Before I’d probably be thinking I don’t want to post what I am wearing, but now I do what makes me happy."

On inspiring the next generation: "I think it’s really important to play a part in your community. It is all well and good becoming a professional football player, but what are you giving back to the 8 or 10-year-old Raheems? Just like I had, they’ve got big dreams and probably don’t know their path in life. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, you should always try to give back something to the next generation."

On working with Dave on the new visuals for his track, "Black": "Nike asked me if I wanted to be in Dave’s new video as we share the connection to London and relate to the lyrics. Then after listening to the song, it all made sense. It was something powerful and something that I couldn’t say no to...it felt powerful to be part of it."

Check out the full interview here, and in related news, Raz recently landed a 90-Rated in-form Card in FIFA’s latest Team of the Week.

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