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Manchester City vs Barcelona: Raheem Sterling rages after being booked for diving in the penalty box against Barca

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By Alex Terrell
1st November 2016, 8:15 pm
Updated: 1st November 2016, 9:11 pm

RAHEEM STERLING was booked for diving in the Barcelona penalty area – but replays showed it was a stonewall spot-kick.

The England international drove into the Barca box after a clear breakaway from Sergio Aguero.
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Raheem Sterling was clearly caught by Samuel Umtiti’s foot as he made his way into the penalty area

The Argentinian then squared the ball to the winger and as he pushed the ball past Samuel Umtiti, the Barcelona defender appeared to stand on his foot.

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Raheem Sterling appeared to be tripped by Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti

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Raheem Sterling went to ground after being brought down by Samuel Umtiti

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Raheem Sterling was clearly shocked as referee Viktor Kassai showed him a yellow card

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And City’s woes were made even worse as they had a chance just minutes later – before a slick Barcelona counter attack saw Lionel Messi left in acres of space through the middle.

The four-time Ballon d’Or winner couldn’t miss as he drifted into the box and scored the opener.

 

 

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