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Sterling has arranged for students at his former school to attend the FA Cup semifinal (Manchester City)
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Raheem Sterling has predicted that 500 students from his former school will attend the Manchester City FA Cup semifinal with Brighton in Wembley.
A number of students from London's Ark Elvin Academy also traveled to Manchester on Thursday to meet the city's and England's vanguards and visit the Etihad Stadium.
Sterling, 24, grew up in Neasden, near Wembley, after moving from Jamaica to England at the age of five.
Sterling said, "I have close ties with Ark Elvin Academy, which has attended the Copeland Community School myself. It is great to give these students the opportunity to watch a match at Wembley.
"I grew up right next to the stadium and I would dream one day to play a cup final or even to represent my country there.
"Being able to play there is an honor and a great opportunity to give back to the community that helped me get where I am.
In the past, Sterling had made significant charitable donations. In 2017, she made a "substantial" contribution to the fund created following the Grenfell Tower fire. His last act is a collaboration with the club.
City Operations Director Omar Berrada said, "We are very proud to support Raheem, who is turning to the community in which he grew up, offering tickets for the FA Cup semi-finals to the students. from his old school. We hope all children will enjoy their day at Wembley. "
City, who has already won the Carabao Cup final this season and leads the Premier League, wants to take another step towards an unprecedented quadruple by securing a place in the FA Cup final. The team will then remain in London before the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League to be held Tuesday in Tottenham.
Jubil Kunnbadery, Chief Executive Officer of Ark Elvin Academy, said: "We would like to thank Manchester City and Raheem Sterling for inviting us to Manchester and taking the time to meet with us, answer their questions and take some time. pictures.
"All students were inspired by his words and we wish Manchester City and Raheem the best of luck for their game against Brighton on Saturday and the rest of the season."
Mamadou Diallo, a grade 10 student, added, "Raheem is someone who, like us, attended the same school. We know that if we work hard and follow our pbadion, we can do anything we want. "
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