Toure insists drink-driving was unintentional

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has confirmed that he has accepted his charge for drink-driving, but insists he did not intentionally consume alcohol. The 33-year-old was charged with the offence after he was stopped and tested by police while driving in Dagenham, London. It is reported that the former Barcelona player has been given an 18-month driving ban. Toure, who appeared at Barkingside Magistrates on Monday, has stressed that he would never knowingly drink due to his religious beliefs – an argument he says the judge has accepted.