Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving after motorway crash

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

The 31-year-old has been bailed pending further inquiries.

In a statement, Hampshire Police said: "At about 9:00 am (0800 GMT) on Thursday, we received reports that a Lamborghini had collided with barriers on the southbound M3, near the Minley Interchange.

"No other vehicles were involved and there were no reported injuries.

"The driver, a 31-year-old man from Berkshire, has been arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle while unfit through drugs, dangerous driving, possession of a Class C drug and failing to provide a specimen. He has been released on bail as our inquiries continue."

Sources close to Sterling informed the UK's Press Association news agency that Sterling, who formerly played for Manchester City and Chelsea, had been made to "feel worthless" and "forgotten about".

The source added that Sterling had been suffering from "immeasurable" psychological strain after an "extremely difficult couple of years".

The source also said they wanted to emphasise that Sterling had been arrested "under suspicion", insisting there is no "evidence of anything in his system".

Sterling, from Berkshire, remains on bail while inquiries continue.

He netted 20 goals in 82 international appearances, helping England to reach the 2018 World Cup semi final and the Euro 2020 final.

Sterling made his senior debut for Liverpool before moving to Manchester City in 2015, where he won four Premier League titles, five League Cups and the 2019 FA Cup.

He moved to Chelsea in 2022 but fell out of favour and spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Arsenal.

After departing Stamford Bridge, Sterling joined Feyenoord on a short term contract in February and made eight appearances in the Eredivisie.