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Why Premier League superstars boycotted social media on Friday

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Premier League stars led footballers in England and Wales in a 24-hour social media boycott on Friday in a bid to combat racist abuse online.

Watford striker Troy Deeney -- who blocked replies to his Instagram account earlier this month after receiving abuse -- summed up the anger he and fellow footballers feel, saying: "Enough is enough."

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