NIKE have released a Raheem Sterling advert in support of their star athlete speaking up against racism.
The American sportswear giants posted an image on their Instagram account similar to the one of American footballer Colin Kaepernick.
Sterling was subject of alleged racist abuse at Chelsea last weekend, and hit back in an Instagram post.
The Man City forward called for "fair publicity" and giving "all players an equal chance", and Nike have backed him.
Nike's Instagram post read: "Speaking up doesn't always make life easier. But easy never changed anything".
The close-up black and white image of Sterling's face resembles the one used in Nike's 'Just Do It' campaign featuring Kaepernick.
That Kaepernick advert that was released in September read: "Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything."
The 31-year-old took a knee during the US national anthem ahead of a pre-season NFL game in 2016 when he was playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
Kaepernick was speaking out against social injustice and police brutality in America, and many more black athletes have since performed similar protests.
The quarterback left the 49ers after the 2016 season and is still without a team.
Sterling came off the bench to score Man City's third goal in a 3-1 victory against Everton at the Etihad on Saturday.
The American sportswear giants posted an image on their Instagram account similar to the one of American footballer Colin Kaepernick.
Sterling was subject of alleged racist abuse at Chelsea last weekend, and hit back in an Instagram post.
The Man City forward called for "fair publicity" and giving "all players an equal chance", and Nike have backed him.
Nike's Instagram post read: "Speaking up doesn't always make life easier. But easy never changed anything".
The close-up black and white image of Sterling's face resembles the one used in Nike's 'Just Do It' campaign featuring Kaepernick.
That Kaepernick advert that was released in September read: "Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything."
The 31-year-old took a knee during the US national anthem ahead of a pre-season NFL game in 2016 when he was playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
Kaepernick was speaking out against social injustice and police brutality in America, and many more black athletes have since performed similar protests.
The quarterback left the 49ers after the 2016 season and is still without a team.
Sterling came off the bench to score Man City's third goal in a 3-1 victory against Everton at the Etihad on Saturday.
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