The notorious Joey Barton, former Burnley and Manchester City midfielder, claims he is not the only footballer on the gambling scene and insists widespread gambling exists in football, with players putting anywhere up to £100,000 on the line at any given time. Banned by the FA for 18 months for breaching betting rules following 1,260 football bets across 12 years, Barton has admitted to a gambling addiction and will be 36 before he is allowed to return to the field. Speaking to ?The Sunday...
Source: 90min.com