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Shelvey will not fight racial abuse ban

Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey will not contest a five-game ban given after he was found guilty of using racially abusive language.

Shelvey, 24, was charged over an incident involving Wolves' Moroccan midfielder Romain Saiss in September.

"I strongly maintain that I did not use the offensive language that has been alleged," said Shelvey.

The Englishman was also fined £100,000 and ordered to attend a Football Association education course.

More to follow.