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Former England footballer Raheem Sterling, aged 31, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after crashing his Lamborghini into the barriers on the southbound M3 near the Minley Interchange shortly before 9am on Thursday 28 May. Hampshire Police confirmed that no other vehicles were involved and that no injuries were reported. Sterling, who currently plays for Dutch Eredivisie club Feyenoord after leaving Manchester City and Liverpool among other clubs, faces additional allegations including driving dangerously, possession of Class C drugs, and failing to provide a specimen. A source close to Sterling described the incident as reflecting the intense psychological pressures faced by professional players, especially those perceived to be past their prime. Sterling's career highlights include winning the FWA Footballer of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year while at Manchester City, and representing England between 2012 and 2022. The source emphasised that the footballer has endured a difficult few years and that this incident underscores broader issues regarding the support available to former top-level players.

Former England and Premier League footballer Raheem Sterling has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen following a single-vehicle crash in Hampshire. The incident happened at around 8.45am on 28 May, when Sterling was driving a £270,000 Lamborghini and eventually crashed into a metal gate near the Minley interchange after travelling on the M25 and M3. Prosecutors told the court that Sterling's driving had been highly erratic, with motorists reporting that he repeatedly changed lanes, moved between the inside and outside lanes and came close to the central reservation. One witness said she saw the driver holding a large balloon in front of his face and was concerned that he could not see the road properly. Another motorist reported seeing the driver inhaling from a white balloon while driving. Police found six canisters of nitrous oxide in the Lamborghini when Sterling was arrested. Bodycam footage reportedly showed canisters and a deflated balloon on his lap, which he then moved behind his seat when an officer opened the car door. Prosecutors also said Sterling appeared lethargic and impaired when assessed by police and struggled with basic coordination tests. He later declined to provide a blood sample and did not answer police questions. Sterling's barrister, Jason Bartfeld KC, accepted that the case involved prolonged dangerous driving and significant impairment, but argued that the effects of nitrous oxide were short-lived and that Sterling had taken voluntary steps to address his difficulties. Sterling subsequently said that he had been awake all night, was tired and confused, and had not fully understood the circumstances surrounding the request for a blood sample. The court adjourned the case until November for pre-sentencing reports. Sterling faces a maximum possible sentence of two years' imprisonment.

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Raheem Sterling has admitted dangerous driving before crashing his Lamborghini on the M3 motorway in Hampshire. Here is the latest update from his court case.