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August 04, 2025

No sooner had the England women's football team penalty kicked their way into the history books on Sunday night than Joey Barton took to social media to belittle their achievements.

- Kate Wobschall

Despite the only noteworthy item in his own trophy room being the carpet, the former footballer turned misogynist pinup boy was all over X.

"Those penalties were borderline embarrassing again. Don’t ask for equal pay again," he said. "Youse are miles off it."

Ah Joey, you've turned up at the online battle of wits unarmed again. Although credit where it’s due, he did well to type when his knuckles are covered in blisters from dragging on the ground.

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