Joey Barton: Gambling ’culturally ingrained’ in English football

Joey Barton believes gambling is "culturally ingrained" in English football.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2018 - 16:12

Joey Barton believes gambling is "culturally ingrained" in English football.

The 35-year-old ex-England midfielder is currently serving a 13-month ban for breaking the Football Association’s betting rules after admitting placing bets on 1,260 matches.

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