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Court Bans Yaya Toure From Driving For 18 Months

Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday banned Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure, from driving for 18 months. The Ivory Coast international, who pleaded guilty to drink-driving, … Continue reading Court Bans Yaya Toure From Driving For 18 Months


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Yaya Toure, Driving, Barkingside Magistrates' CourtBarkingside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday banned Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure, from driving for 18 months.

The Ivory Coast international, who pleaded guilty to drink-driving, said he had not “intentionally consumed alcohol”.

He admitted that he was above the permitted limit and did not challenge the charge preferred against him.

Toure was consequently fined £54,000 as means-tested fine, after which he got banned from driving.

“It is well known that I am a Muslim and do not drink. I have always refused alcohol,” the Ivorian said.

Police had said that the 33-year-old was charged with driving in Dagenham in east London while his alcohol level was above the legal limit.