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Joey Barton and second man charged with attack near golf club

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Ex-footballer Joey Barton and second man charged with assault near golf club

A man is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after the incident in Merseyside.

Evening Standard

Joey Barton arrested after alleged attack near golf club

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Joey Barton arrested in connection with alleged serious assault near golf club

The 43-year-old is understood to be one of two men arrested after reports of an assault in Huyton, Merseyside, on Sunday

The Independent UK

Former footballer Joey Barton arrested after assault claim

A man was taken to hospital with injuries to his face and ribs after the incident in Merseyside.

The Independent UK

Joey Barton remanded in custody charged with alleged attack on headteacher

Former footballer accused of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm after incident outside Liverpool golf club

The Guardian - UK

How figures like Joey Barton could fuel a culture of online hostility toward female athletes – new research

A criminal court recently pored over the social media posts of the ex-footballer Joey Barton and found them to be “grossly offensive”. So much so that he was handed a suspended prison sentence, ordered to do 200 hours of unpaid work in the community and pay more than £20,000 in…

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Tuesday briefing: Is next year’s XXL World Cup an expansion too far?

In today’s newsletter: As the 2026 tournament expands, questions are being asked about its new format, its environmental impact and whether Fifa is bending too many of its own rules

The Guardian - UK

Eni Aluko says Joey Barton ‘absolutely intended’ to cause harm with posts

The ex-footballer received a suspended sentence on Monday for sending grossly offensive social media posts about Ms Aluko and others.

Evening Standard

Joey Barton avoids jail over offensive social media posts on female football pundits Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward

Former Newcastle United and Manchester City star spared immediate prison sentence at Liverpool Crown Court

Evening Standard

Joey Barton gets suspended prison sentence for offensive social media posts

Ex-footballer targeted pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, and broadcaster Jeremy Vine, in ‘sustained campaign of online abuse’

The Guardian - UK

Ex-footballer Joey Barton sentenced for posting grossly offensive social media messages

The former Premier League footballer was convicted in November

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney’s Wild Conspiracy Theory Supported by Former Premier League Referee

Mike Dean called Queens Park Rangers’ actions against Man City on the final day of the 2011–12 season “strange.”

Sports Illustrated

Thomas Tuchel feels England have addressed key issue raised by Harry Kane

Captain Kane suggested some team-mates had forgotten the importance of representing their country following a spate of withdrawals 12 months ago.

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Eni Aluko ‘very proud’ of standing up to Joey Barton

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Eni Aluko reacts to Joey Barton conviction as ‘difficult chapter’ closes

Barton, the former Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder, was found guilty of sending grossly offensive social media posts.

The Guardian - UK

Joey Barton faces new court case in 2026 for defamation allegations

A civil case brought against Barton by Eni Aluko has been scheduled for May while he faces a potentially massive bill over his guilty verdict at Liverpool crown court

International Business Times UK

Joey Barton Guilty: Court Rules The Ex-Footballer's Online Persona 'Crossed The Line'

Joey Barton found guilty of six 'grossly offensive' posts targeting pundits Eni Aluko, Lucy Ward, and broadcaster Jeremy Vine, reigniting debate on free speech.

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Evening Standard

Eni Aluko says Joey Barton court case led to a reduction in TV opportunities

Barton was convicted on Friday of sending grossly offensive social media posts about Jeremy Vine and football pundits Aluko and Lucy Ward.

Evening Standard

Eni Aluko ‘glad justice has been served’ after Joey Barton convicted

A jury found the 43-year-old had ‘crossed the line between free speech and a crime’ with six posts he made on X.

Evening Standard

Judge blasts Joey Barton for wearing union flag scarf to court

Judge criticises former Premier League footballer over ‘stunt’ as he was convicted of sending grossly offensive posts on X to Jeremy Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko

The Guardian - UK

Joey Barton found guilty of sending offensive posts on social media

Former footballer guilty over posts directed at football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, and broadcaster Jeremy Vine

The Independent UK

Joey Barton guilty of sending ‘grossly offensive’ social media posts

Joey Barton was found guilty by a jury at Liverpool Crown Court

Evening Standard

Joey Barton guilty of sending grossly offensive social media posts to Jeremy Vine and female football pundits

A jury found the 43-year-old had ‘crossed the line between free speech and a crime’ with six posts he made on X

Evening Standard

Jury retires to consider verdicts in Joey Barton social media posts trial

Barton, 43, is said to have ‘crossed the line between free speech and a crime’ with his tweets.

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