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EU Referendum - British sports stars react to Brexit fallout

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As the fallout from the EU Referendum continues, Britain's major sporting stars past and present have had their say on social media.

David Cameron's decision to step down as Prime Minister on Friday morning comes after Britain voted to leave the European Union with a 52 percent majority.

Here, ESPN collates the reaction from the British sporting world:

FOOTBALL:

It wasn't just British footballers who reacted to the news, though:

GOLF:

RUGBY:

Maro Itoje, who is studying politics and was a firm supporter of the remain campaign, tweeted:

Itoje is with Eddie Jones' England in Sydney as they look to complete a 3-0 series sweep over Australia. Some of his teammates were also quick to voice their opinions:

Several other voices from around the British rugby world joined in the conversation:

CRICKET:

OLYMPICS:

Some of Britain's most celebrated Olympic gold medal winners were also keen to weigh in on Friday morning: