Republic of Ireland defender Cyrus Christie has called on the football community to "stand up'' to racism after revealing he has been a target on social media.
Christie was subjected to abuse on Twitter after scoring an own-goal during the World Cup playoff defeat by Denmark, with the Football Association of Ireland reporting his treatment to the Gardai.
The Coventry-born player was allegedly told by one user to go and play for Jamaica, with other references to lynching the 25-year-old.
Middlesbrough full-back Christie posted a note on Twitter which read: "Firstly, I'd like to say I am extremely proud to represent my country, the Republic of Ireland, and I give everything I can each and every time I put on the shirt.