When a footballer has a decent career in the Premier League, he will be in the limelight even after finishing his career.
Now, one former Premier League footballer is once again in the limelight, but for the wrong reasons.
According to the Daily Mail, former footballer Joey Barton faces arrest alongside another suspect after an alleged assault near a golf club on Merseyside.
The incident took place around 9 PM GMT on Sunday on Fairway, close to Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.
Merseyside Police officers arrived at the scene and discovered a man with injuries to his face and ribs. Police arrested a 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old man on suspicion of wounding.
Officers continue to question both suspects while they remain in custody. The injured man went to the hospital for further checks on his face and rib injuries.
Barton enjoyed a long professional career in football. He represented Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Burnley and Rangers before retiring in 2017.
Barton has made over 250 appearances in the Premier League. After his playing career ended, he moved into football management.
He managed Fleetwood Town from June 2018 to January 2021 and Bristol Rovers from February 2021 to October 2023.
Now, the investigation into this matter is still ongoing, as Barton remains in police custody on suspicion of Section 18 wounding.
🚨 BREAKING: Joey Barton was this morning in custody after being arrested on suspicion of wounding following a fight at a golf club.
Daily Mail Sport understands that the former Manchester City and Newcastle Unitedmidfielder is one of two men held after an altercation close to… https://t.co/q4L30PjPle
— Sam C (@SamC_reports) March 10, 2026
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