Newcastle United star Joelinton fined £29,000 after admitting drink driving

The judge calculated the fine based on documents showing his weekly wage was £43,000

Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Newcastle United star Joelinton has been fined less than a week’s wages after admitting drink driving.

The 26-year-old Premier League midfielder was stopped by police who spotted his 2022-plate Mercedes G wagon on Ponteland Road, Newcastle, at around 1.20am on January 12.