MIDDLESBROUGH midfielder James Lea-Siliki has been subjected to online racism after the midfielder was celebrating Cameroon’s World Cup qualification.

The 26-year-old, who wasn’t call up to the The Indomitable Lions squad, posted on Instagram after they scored a late winner in extra time to draw with Algeria 2-2 on aggregate but go through to Qatar on the away goals rule. Karl Toko Ekambi scored the crucial goal in stoppage time.

Following a series of posts where Lea-Siliki was congratulating his team mates on their success, he posted a screenshot of a private message where he was subjected to racist abuse.

In the attached message, Lea-Siliki said: “That’s the problem. It’s all about football. Frustration is one thing racism is another.”

The Rennes loanee has made 11 caps for his country and featured for them in the recent African Cup of Nations tournament where they reached the semi-finals. 

He’s on loan at Boro until the end of the season and has so far made 11 appearances for Chris Wilder’s side.