Spurs captain Lloris in surprise drink-drive charge
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been charged with drink driving after failing a breathalyser test at 2.30am in central London.
The World Cup-winning captain was held in jail for seven hours in the early hours of Friday morning after a night of celebration with fellow France team-mates Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny.
The 31-year-old father of two was taken to Charing Cross police station where he was put in a cell after fingerprints and a DNA swab were taken. 
Lloris and his French team-mates had enjoyed an evening of celebration at Bagatelle, a French and Mediterranean restaurant in Mayfair.
He was pictured grinning in a group photo at the establishment in Dover Street before he drove home under the influence.
The Metropolitan Police said: ‘A man has been charged following a routine patrol stop in Gloucester Place, W1.
‘Hugo Lloris, 31, of East Finchley, was charged with drink driving on Friday, 24 August.
‘He has been bailed to return to Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 11 September.’
The Frenchman returned home on foot at 11:00am on Friday morning and refused to answer questions from reporters. He did not train with his team-mates on Friday.
News of his indiscretion will stun football fans as the goalkeeper is widely considered a quiet, dignified leader.