Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has been banned from driving and fined £29,000 after admitting to 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, after the Brazilian player was arrested by the police on 12 January.
He was given a 12-month driving ban which will be reduced to nine months if he completes a rehabilitation course.
The judge calculated the fine based on documents showing the footballer’s weekly wage was £43,000 and said he must also pay a £2,000 surcharge and £85 costs.
He said he took Joelinton’s early guilty plea and compliance with officers into account and was convinced of his remorse.