Toure insists he doesn't drink after £54k fine

Manchester City midifelder Yaya Toure insists he has ‘always refused alcohol’ after being fined £54,000 and banned from driving for 18 months.
The Ivorian was pulled over in East London last month after playing in his side's 2-1 win over Burnley and was charged by police with driving under the influence.
The 33-year-old who pleaded guilty to drink driving at Barkingside magistrates court today said on his Facebook page: "Over the last two weeks there has been some confusion as to why I was charged with drink driving, as it is well known that I am a Muslim and do not drink.
"I have always refused alcohol. Anyone who knows me or follows football will have seen me refuse champagne for Man of the Match performances because of my commitment to my religion.
"The matter has now been resolved in court on Monday. As I was above the permitted limit when tested on the night, I decided not to challenge the charge.
"However, it was important to me that I told the court that I had not intentionally consumed alcohol. The judge in his sentencing remarks accepted that I had not been intentionally drinking.
"Drink driving is a serious crime and even though I was not intentionally consuming alcohol I accept the ban and fine and I would like to apologise for this situation.
"I would also like to thank my family, the management and staff at Manchester City, my legal team and the fans for the support they have given me during this difficult time."
Toure has been Manchester City’s star midfielder since he moved from Barcelona in 2010, winning the Premier League title with the club twice. But he fell out with City boss Pep Guardiola this seasonhis agent Dimitri Seluk's crimes, which has left Toure kicking his heels.