Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice has opened up about stepping away from social media, warning of the damaging effect online abuse can have on a person's wellbeing.

Rice and his long-term partner, Lauren Fryer, have both been targets of toxic harassment in recent years. The abuse directed at Fryer over her appearance became so severe that she removed all posts from her Instagram account in 2024.

While Rice still holds an Instagram profile, he deleted his X account three years ago and has not returned since. Speaking to GQ Magazine after being named among their Men of the Year, he explained why he made the break.