'I’ve reported being called a "black c***’" and been told that isn’t hate speech': Troy Deeney alleges social media company took no notice of sickening abuse sent to him and believes platforms BENEFIT from racial slurs

Troy Deeney has revealed the multiple times he has had the door shut in his face when attempting to report racist abuse on social media.

Deeney, like many Premier League footballers in recent years, has fallen victim to vile messages sent from users on social media platforms which contain racial slurs and sickening abuse.

Yet Deeney has now outlined how he follows the correct procedure each time in attempting to report the abuse to make the online platforms a safer place, only to be told the use of a monkey emoji and a banana is not considered racist.