A Premier League footballer, who has been in excellent form this season, has been charged with drink-driving following his team’s latest victory. SLInt MORE:
A Premier League footballer, who has been in excellent form this season, has been charged with drink-driving following his team's latest victory.Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has landed himself in hot water after testing over the alcohol limit while behind the wheel on Thursday.
The Brazilian, whose start to life in England proved difficult, is due to appear in court on 26 January after being hit with his charge. "Shortly before 1.20am today officers pulled over a vehicle in the Ponteland Road area of Newcastle and arrested the occupant," a police spokesperson said, according to the"Joelinton Casio, 26, of Ponteland, has since been charged whilst above the prescribed limit for alcohol. He is due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle on January 26."You must be
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