Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has been charged with being drunk at the wheel.
He was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning after celebrating his team"s 3-1 victory over Manchester United on Saturday. Police charged him with drink driving, and for failing to comply with a traffic signal.
The player was arrested at the roadside in Liverpool city centre,although the exact street is not known. He will appear in court nextmonth.
Court date: Steven Pienaar (centre) will face charges on March 9
A police spokesman said this morning: "Merseyside Police can confirm that a 27-year-old man has been charged with drink driving and failure to comply with a traffic sign.
"He was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning and charged later that day.
"Steven Pienaar from Woolton will appear at Liverpool City Magistrates Court on 9 March, 2010."
The South African arrived at Goodison Park on loan in the summer of 2007. The move later became permanent after he signed for 2million from Borussia Dortmund.
He last had a brush with the law in October 2008 when he was quizzed by police after an alleged assault in the Sefton Park area. No charges were ever brought against the player.
A spokesman for Everton said it had "absolutely no comment" to make and that the latest charge is a "private matter". It is thought the 27-year-old will remain available for selection.
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