Fabregas: Brexit 'damaging' for English football

Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas is disappointed about the 52 percent majority decision to separate Britain from the European Union, deeming it "damaging" for the Premier League, and also destined to make day-to-day lives of the population more difficult.

Friday's result sparked what appears to be shaky times for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The value of the pound plummeted as the votes appeared to lean in favour of Brexit, and there have been widespread resignations from the country's politicians, including Prime Minister David Cameron.

Fabregas, who has played a total of 10 seasons in England, firstly with Arsenal and latterly with Chelsea, contradicted the sentiments of the league, deeming the EU exit as bad news for the top flight.

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"It's a very disappointing decision and I think very negative for many people," Fabregas told Sport.

"Personally, I see it as a mistake. I didn't expect it. I went to bed optimistic and woke up to this news."

The midfielder wasn't alone in thinking most ballots would tick the "Remain" box. It was an example of democracy that appeared to be anything but, with "Leave" leaders retracting promises the same morning as the result, and the country almost split in two by a vote that has more than three million signatures calling for a second referendum.

"I think it's damaging for the Premier League. It'll be harder to sign players, the salaries will change if the pound gets close to the euro," Fabregas continued.

"It's a decision that will create many complications not just in football, but the daily lives and future of all people."

Fabregas is currently with Spain's Euro 2016 squad, undergoing preparations for Monday's showdown against Italy.