Winger linked with Benfica arrested on suspicion of drug-driving | OneFootball

Raheem Sterling was detained by the British authorities following a road accident on the M3 motorway in Hampshire. The former England international, who was linked with Benfica in January, was driving his Lamborghini when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the roadside barriers, prompting police intervention.

According to information published by The Sun, the incident happened near the Minley junction and did not involve any other vehicles or cause any injuries. The 31-year-old player was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, dangerous driving, possession of a substance classified as a Class C drug and refusing to provide a sample for analysis. After being questioned, he was released on bail while the investigation remains ongoing.

Sources close to the player, quoted by the English press, revealed that he is going through a particularly difficult period in his career and has been struggling to cope with the loss of prominence in European football, a situation that has reportedly had a strong emotional and psychological impact.

With 82 caps and 20 goals for the England national team, he built a successful career playing for clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester City, where he won several domestic titles. However, his more recent spells at Chelsea, Arsenal and Feyenoord have been marked by a lack of consistency.

Raheem Sterling - valued at €3 million - signed for Dutch side Feyenoord in the last January transfer window, after spending the first half of the season without a club. In 2025/26, he made eight appearances (421 minutes), registering one assist.

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