Friday, 23 December 2016

FA charges Joey Barton with misconduct over alleged 1,260 bets

• Bets alleged to have been placed over 10-year period
• Midfielder is due to rejoin Burnley in January transfer window

Joey Barton has been charged by the Football Association for misconduct in relation to betting. The governing body has said Barton is alleged to have placed 1,260 bets over a 10-year period.

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