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Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide

The New York Times • September 15, 2026 • general

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Former England international Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after crashing his Lamborghini into motorway barriers in Hampshire in May.
Sterling also admitted possession of nitrous oxide with intent to use and refusing to provide a breath specimen during the incident.
The crash involved no other vehicles and resulted in no reported injuries, according to Hampshire Police.
Sterling, 31, has been without a club since leaving Feyenoord at the end of the 2025-26 season, facing uncertainty in his professional football career.
Sterling's career highlights include 82 England caps, participation in three World Cups, four Premier League titles with Manchester City, and an MBE for services to racial equality.