Condemnation of Joey Barton: compared female football experts to killers.

Scandal with Joey Barton

According to The Sun: Joey Barton has been charged with making indecent comments after comparing women's football experts to notorious criminals Fred and Rose West. The former footballer reacted harshly to Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, who were working for ITV during the FA Cup match between Crystal Palace and Everton at the time. Barton stated that Eni 'can't even kick a ball properly'.

“Eni can't even kick a ball properly”

These comments sparked a strong reaction, as such a comparison was extremely offensive to representatives of women's football.

The situation surrounding Barton's remarks highlights once again the importance of respect in the sports environment and accountability for words, especially when it comes to gender stereotypes. Professionals in the field of sports and media should be mindful of how their words affect society and the promotion of women's football.