Joey Barton faces the risk of bankruptcy.

Former midfielder Joey Barton faces a serious financial crisis following a series of protracted legal battles, with estimated total legal costs reaching around £1 million.

Barton is financially exhausted.

Most recently, Barton's bail application was denied after he was charged with aggravated assault in connection with a golf brawl in Liverpool. This is just one of many legal troubles the former Manchester City and Newcastle United player has faced.

Previously, Barton had to pay a large sum in damages and legal fees after losing a lawsuit for offensive remarks on social media targeting journalist Jeremy Vine and former footballer Eni Aluko. In the case of Aluko alone, he was ordered to pay £339,000 after making shocking comments comparing her to a notorious criminal.

Furthermore, the former player's image rights company, Joey Barton Promotions Limited, is also burdened with over £76,000 in debt. Barton is also facing trouble with HM Revenue and Customs for investing in film projects that have been identified as tax evasion.

According to a source, the constant legal battles have rapidly worsened Barton's financial situation. "Each lawsuit costs tens of thousands of pounds, and if we lose, the consequences are even more severe," the source revealed.

In addition, Barton and a partner also own the energy consulting firm Resolve Energy. This company has outstanding loans totaling £1.8 million.

Barton was struggling because of his own troubles.

Having earned £45,000 a week at the peak of his career, Barton now faces the risk of financial collapse. He is currently appealing his sentences related to Vine and Aluko, as well as his suspended sentence for assaulting his wife.

The string of scandals has damaged his personal image and put Barton in the most difficult situation since his retirement.

Barton is no stranger to football fans. He had a notable playing career with clubs like Manchester City, Newcastle United, QPR, and Marseille. However, Barton is also known for his unruly and undisciplined behavior both on and off the pitch.

Barton was also a heavy gambler. He once admitted to betting up to 15,000 times on various sports while he was a player. Of that, Barton bet on football 1,260 times, averaging £150 per bet. In some matches, Barton even bet on his own team losing.

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