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Sterling honoured by Queen for racial equality fight
AFP/Editor
Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling was on Friday named in Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Honours list in recognition of his work to promote racial equality in sport.
The 26-year-old, who has been heavily involved in anti-racism and anti-discrimination campaigns, has been made an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire).
Sterling, a Premier League and League Cup winner with City this season, has been subjected to racial slurs in stadiums and online during his career.
In 2019, he took part in an anti-racism campaign, “No Room For Racism” and spoke out last year as the Black Lives Matter movement gained traction following the murder of George Floyd in the United States.
The award comes just days after England players were booed by fans for taking the knee to protest against racial injustice before friendly matches ahead of Euro 2020.
Almost a quarter, or 262 people, on the main honours list, which rewards individuals’ bravery, service or achievement in their fields, have been recommended for coronavirus-related activities.
Liverpool and England midfielder Jordan Henderson received an MBE for services to football and charity, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Former Liverpool and England manager Roy Hodgson received a CBE in recognition of his long and distinguished career in football.
The 73-year-old stepped down as Crystal Palace boss at the end of the season and is likely to retire from management.
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FBI hunts former athlete accused of leading cocaine trafficking network
A former Olympic snowboarder has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, accused of running a drug cartel that trafficked hundreds of kilos of Colombian cocaine from Mexico to the U.S. and Canada.
Ryan Wedding, 43, from Thunder Bay, Canada, was included on the list Thursday, replacing alleged child rapist and murderer Alexis Flores.
Authorities believe Wedding fled to Mexico and is now under the protection of the Sinaloa Cartel. The FBI accuses him of leading a transnational drug trafficking network, orchestrating regular shipments of cocaine from Colombia through Mexico and across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Known by aliases such as “El Jefe,” “Gigante,” and “Public Enemy,” Wedding is also accused of ordering multiple murders, including the 2023 killing of an innocent Canadian couple in a case of mistaken identity.
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