Joey Barton
FA drops £4m-a-year deal with Ladbrokes

FA drops £4m-a-year deal with Ladbrokes
Football's governing body says its relationship with betting firm is incompatible with its oversight of the game
22 Jun 2017
Joey Barton ban raises questions about football and gambling

Joey Barton ban raises questions about football and gambling
Burnley midfielder says his career could be over, but points finger at authorities in lengthy online statement
26 Apr 2017
Joey Barton walks out on Rangers - with a coffee machine

Joey Barton walks out on Rangers - with a coffee machine
Return to England expected as midfielder is signed off with stress after being told to train with youth team
9 Nov 2016
Positive Leicester support provides a contrast with Arsenal

Positive Leicester support provides a contrast with Arsenal
Foxes fans cheer their team off the field despite two dropped points – but would that happen at the Emirates?
2 Mar 2016
CLARKE CARLISLE: football pundit in serious condition

CLARKE CARLISLE: football pundit in serious condition
Injuries to former player, who has battled depression, are not said to be life-threatening
23 Dec 2014
How did Lewis Hamilton beat Rory McIlroy to SPOTY award?

How did Lewis Hamilton beat Rory McIlroy to SPOTY award?
Golfers express surprise as F1 champion wins - but should he even be eligible?
15 Dec 2014
DEATH THREAT: Joey Barton mocks 'fan mail'

DEATH THREAT: Joey Barton mocks 'fan mail'
Controversial midfielder makes light of bizarre warning letter
12 Dec 2014

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Beckham to Barton: footballers take the ice bucket challenge

Beckham to Barton: footballers take the ice bucket challenge
Chilly charity stunt goes global as footballers nominate their team-mates and rivals
21 Aug 2014
UKIP ROW: Joey Barton's best and worst tweets

UKIP ROW: Joey Barton's best and worst tweets
QPR footballer Joey Barton apologises on Twitter for describing Ukip as the best of 'four really ugly girls'
30 May 2014
FOOTBALL: Joey Barton rapped over 'lady boy' jibe

FOOTBALL: Joey Barton rapped over 'lady boy' jibe
PSG threatens legal action after British midfielder takes to Twitter to question Brazilian's 'gender'
4 Apr 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo commits his future to Man

Cristiano Ronaldo commits his future to Man
The midfielder dashes reports that make him the makeweight in deals to bring Kaka or Franck Ribery to the Old Trafford club
8 May 2009