The Newcastle United and Brazil midfielder was arrested while driving near St James' Park.
By Francesca Williams & PA MediaNewcastle United midfielder Joelinton has been banned from the road and fined £29,000 after admitting drink-driving.
A breath test showed the 26-year-old had 43 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, above the legal limit of 35.This will be reduced to nine months if Joelinton completes a rehabilitation course. He said he took Joelinton's early guilty plea and compliance with officers into account and was convinced of his remorse.
His roadside breath test recorded 50 micrograms per 100ml of breath, which reduced to 43 micrograms in one of two subsequent tests at Forth Banks police station, the court heard.
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