England and Chelsea star Raheem Sterling has left the England World Cup squad in Qatar and returned his house after armed intruders broke into his home with his family inside. The England head coach Gareth Southgate confirmed the news after Sunday’s 3-0 last-16 win against Senegal.
Raheem Sterling’s Returns Home After his House was Broken into
Speaking about it he said: “Sometimes football isn’t the most important thing and family should come first.” It is understood the incident happened on Saturday night. Sterling has three young children. According to a spokesperson for the player, Sterling was “shaken” by the news and “as soon as he was alerted he wanted to get home, concerned for the well-being of his children.”
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The manager also said: “We want to give him that space and we will see over the next few days how that develops.” Raheem Sterling’s team-mate Declan Rice said: “I saw him at breakfast this morning then the manager said he had the difficulties at home so we’ve all sent him a message.”