Newcastle United star Joelinton, 26, handed a 12-month ban and £31,000 fine

Newcastle United footballer Joelinton has been handed a 12 month ban from driving and was fined £31,085 after pleading guilty to drink-driving. 

The 26-year-old, of Ponteland, was pulled over in his Mercedes at about 1:20am on Thursday, 12 January, Northumbria Police said. 

The Brazilian star was charged with driving while above the prescribed limit for alcohol.

Midfielder Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira appeared before Newcastle Upon Tyne Magistrates’ Court today around 8.30am.

Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira of Ponteland was pulled over at 1:20am on Thursday, 12, January Northumbria Police said

The 26-year-old is appearing in Newcastle Magistrates Court today

The court heard how his breath reading was 43mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, when the legal limit is 35mcg, according to the Mirror.

He admitted to drinking two glasses of wine that evening and was subsequently breathalysed at the roadside. 

He recieved a 12 months ban which can be reduced to nine months if he completes a drink driving rehabilitation course. 

Earlier this month, Northumbria Police said: ‘Shortly before 1.20am today, officers pulled over a vehicle in the Ponteland Road area of Newcastle and arrested the occupant.

‘Joelinton Cassio, 26, of Ponteland, has since been charged with driving whilst above the prescribed limit for alcohol. 

‘He is due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle on January 26.’