Soccer: Kluivert caught drink-driving

Patrick Kluivert has been caught drink-driving according to reports in Spain.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2001 - 10:03

Patrick Kluivert has been caught drink-driving according to reports in Spain.

It is claimed that Barcelona's Kluivert was pulled over by police at 3am on Thursday morning, a few hours after the Champions League game with Galatasaray.

His blood-alcohol level narrowly exceeded the legal limit and he faces a fine of around £350 plus the withdrawal of his licence.

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