Joey Barton Found Guilty of Assaulting His Wife in 2021 Incident

Former professional footballer Joey Barton was found guilty of assaulting his wife, Georgia, in an incident that took place in June 2021. The court sentenced Barton to a three-month suspended jail term, which he will not serve as long as he does not commit any further criminal acts. During the domestic argument, Barton allegedly grabbed, pushed, and struck his then-wife, leaving her with a bleeding nose and injuries to her forehead. At the time, Barton, who had retired from active play and transitioned into coaching, was reportedly intoxicated. This incident adds another controversial chapter to Barton’s public life, following past controversies involving sexist posts on social media. Notably, he once claimed female football commentators ‘have no business talking about men’s football.’ Despite these controversies, Barton enjoyed a storied football career, playing for clubs like Manchester City, Newcastle, Marseille, Rangers, and others.