Raheem Sterling Arrested on Suspicion of Drug-Driving After M3 Motorway Crash

Raheem Sterling ‘feeling worthless’ after drug-drive arrest, sources say

The ex-Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling was arrested after crashing his car on the M3. He played eight games for Feyenoord on a short-term deal earlier this year.

Sources close to the former England winger say he’s been struggling with psychological strain...

Raheem Sterling was arrested Saturday on suspicion of drug-driving following a crash into motorway barriers, according to police.

The ex-England winger, who last played for Dutch side Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, is believed to have crashed his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 in Hampshire, southern England, early Thursday morning.

The 31-year-old has since been released on bail while police continue their investigation.

In a statement, Hampshire Police said: “Just before 9:00 am (0800 GMT) on Thursday, we received reports that a Lamborghini was in collision with barriers on the M3 southbound, close to the Minley Interchange.

“No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported.

“The driver, a 31-year-old man, from Berkshire, has been arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, driving dangerously, possession of a Class C drug and failing to provide a specimen. He has been bailed while our enquiries continue.”

Sources close to Sterling told Britain’s Press Association that the winger, who spent years at Manchester City and Chelsea, has been left feeling “worthless” and “forgotten.”

The source said Sterling has been dealing with “immeasurable” mental strain after what they described as an “extremely tough couple of years”.

They also stressed that Sterling was arrested “under suspicion” and insisted there is no “proof of anything in his system.”

Former England international Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after allegedly being involved in a road collision.

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The Berkshire-based 31-year-old remains on bail as police inquiries continue.

He scored 20 goals in 82 appearances for England, playing a key role in their run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and Euro 2020 final.

Sterling made his senior debut with Liverpool before moving to Manchester City in 2015, where he won four Premier League titles, five League Cups and one FA Cup. He transferred to Chelsea in 2022 and had a loan spell at Arsenal during the 2024/25 season.