The 27-year-old England forward said the incident, which
occurred at Stamford Bridge in 2018 and saw Chelsea fan Colin
Wing hit with a lifetime ban, had made him aware of his
responsibilities as a leading Black player.
"It wasn't something that played on my mind at all," Sterling
told reporters ahead of Chelsea's home game against Tottenham
Hotspur on Sunday.
"I can't let an incident from individuals change my perception
of the club.
"I have no hatred or malice towards the individual."
Sterling, who won four league titles with City, said it had
opened the door for him to understand what his "true purpose is
other than football".
"Of course, football is my main goal and my main talent, but
it's the other thing that gives me the most joy. That's helping
people ... I've moved away from the racial side of it and am
focused more on helping and nurturing young Black people."
Chelsea, who finished third last season, beat Everton in their
Premier League opener.
(Reporting by Dhruv Munjal in New Delhi; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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