Joey Barton betting ban raises questions about football and gambling

Burnley midfielder says his career could be over, but points finger at authorities in lengthy online statement

Joey Barton, Burnley
Joey Barton
(Image credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty)

Joey Barton has slammed football's relationship with gambling after being "forced into early retirement" over a betting misconduct charge.

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