Diouf has been in trouble for spitting before
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Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf is the subject of a police investigation following allegations that he spat at Middlesbrough supporters last week.
Cleveland police are investigating after Boro fan James Shield, 11, said the Senegal striker spat a mouthful of juice at him during the 1-1 draw.
The young supporter told the Daily Mail newspaper: "I was sat behind the Bolton subs who were in the dug-out.
"Diouf just turned round and spat between the glass of the dug-out."
He added: "It was orange juice or Lucozade. It just flew through the gap and hit me."
A spokesman for Cleveland police said: "We are investigating a complaint made by this family into the alleged actions of a Bolton footballer at the Middlesbrough against Bolton game."