Raheem Sterling leaves FIFA World Cup 2022 mid-way and flies back home. Here's why

Raheem Sterling, who missed England's Round of 16 matches against Senegal, has returned home to be with his family after armed robbers broke into his London home.

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Raheem Sterling had to leave the FIFA 2022 World cup in between and fly back home. The Football Association (FA) confirmed on Sunday that Raheem Sterling has returned to England after missing England's 3-0 World Cup round-of-16 win over Senegal. The reasons for his return are believed to be an armed robbery at his home in Surrey. After learning that his Surrey home had been broken into on Saturday evening, the 27-year-old met with manager Gareth Southgate on the morning of the game.

Sterling has informed Gareth Southgate that he hopes to be available for the quarter-final match against France on December 10. At the moment, clearly, the priority is for him to be with his family, and we're going to support that," Southgate said after the win over Senegal. However, the Three Lions manager admitted that this is not a priority for Sterling or England. "Raheem wanted to return home because he was worried about his young children," a source said. "They were at home during the raid. "He will return to Qatar if possible, but he has to prioritize his family." Raheem Sterling has returned from Qatar after armed robbers broke into and raided his Surrey mansion while his partner and children were inside.

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Cody Gakpo has led the Netherlands' campaign in a similar manner, helping them advance as the top-seeded team from Group A and into the Round of 16. Senegal eliminated Ecuador in their last group game, a game that was essentially a playoff, thanks to a late goal from captain Kalidou Koulibaly, who also helped Senegal advance as the second-place side from the group.

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According to reports, the raid resulted in the theft of approximately £300,000 in watches. "This was terrifying for him and obviously traumatic for the entire family," according to the Sun TV. "When he heard, Raheem would have been beside himself with worry." It's indescribable to be away when your partner and children are at home and an armed gang breaks in.

FAQs:

  1. Why did Raheem Sterling leave Qatar?
    Raheem Sterling left the England World Cup squad in Qatar to return to England after armed intruders broke into his home on Saturday.
  2. How much is Raheem Sterling's net worth?
    Raheem Sterling has an estimated net worth of $45 million as of 2022.
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