Doesn't matter whether he got the ball first, this isn't 1980. Over the top of the ball, dangerous, reckless, endangering an opponent. All of the above.
it was a cowards challenge, then he rolls around on the deck afterwards like he's injured. Funny, because everyone wants to bark on about Sterling when the Italians are at the top of the food chain when it comes to cheating.
"A cowards challenge" - Not sure I've that one before. Should he have slide in also then?
Everyone was moaning at Sterling because of the UK press moaning at Italy in the semi against Spain - that's why.
Let's not get too focussed on this one point, Italy deserved to win it and they did.