Newcastle United’s Brazilian attacker-cum-midfielder Joelinton is having a fantastic season. Just two days ago, he scored against Leicester to seal his team’s place in the Carabao Cup semi-final. But his latest exploits happened far from the football pitch – and are very bad.##NAJAVA_MECA_6937485##The 26-year-old has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after police stopped him in the early hours on Thursday and determined that he was above the prescribed limit for alcohol.A Northumbria Police spokesperson officially confirmed the arrest. “Shortly before 1:20 am on Thursday, officers pulled over a vehicle in the Ponteland Road area of Newcastle and arrested the occupant. Joelinton Cassio, aged 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 26 January.”👌 Almirón’s pass😎 Joelinton’s finish pic.twitter.com/22DnPg199Z— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 11, 2023 Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and the Premier League club are aware of the incident but have chosen not to comment. Newcastle are next playing in the Premier League against Fulham on Sunday.
