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Shelvey given five-game abuse ban

Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been banned for five games after he was found guilty of using racially abusive language by an independent panel.

He has also been fined £100,000 and ordered to attend a Football Association education course.

Shelvey, 24, sought a personal hearing to challenge the charge following an incident with Wolves defender Romain Saiss in a 2-0 defeat on 17 September.

More to follow.