Paul Pogba has 57m followers across social media channels Instagram, Facebook and TwitterFootball players are starting to reject social media because of the stress it can cause, according to the Professional Footballers' Association. PFA director of player welfare Michael Bennett said social media meant there was "no escape from football". Manchester United's Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford have huge social media followings but were subjected to racism on social media earlier this season. Roma defender Chris Smalling, who is on loan from Manchester United, said that he had witnessed some players taking a break from using social media. Former commentator and now sports psychotherapist Gary Bloom said social media was something players "crave and hate".

Source: BBC February 19, 2020 17:03 UTC