“Where Was Leon Edwards?”- Joey Barton Complains Against Mary Earps Becoming BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023
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Joey Barton has controversial views on the involvement of female pundits in men’s soccer. Despite the criticism on social media, the former English midfielder has stood firm. Now, he has found himself in another controversy as vents his reservations against Mary Earps becoming BBC Sports Personality of the Year over Leon Edwards.
England women’s star goalkeeper, Earps, received massive praise in the 2022 Women’s FIFA World Cup for her performances. The team, nevertheless, lost 1-0 against Spain in the final.
Barton trolls Mary Earps after she wins prestigious award
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Back home, however, Earps is receiving some recognition. BBC awarded her the Sports Personality of the Year 2023. Former Newcastle United legend Joey Barton congratulated her first. However, he later criticized the decision and felt Leon Edwards was snubbed. He posted on Twitter, “Where was Leon Edwards on the BBC Sports Personality shortlist? Surely he deserves to be on the list. World Champion in UFC Beating Usman. P4P at the time.”
Where was @Leon_edwardsmma on the @BBCSport sports personality shortlist?
Surely he deserves to be on the list. World Champion in @ufc
Beating Usman. P4P at the time.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) December 20, 2023
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I’d score 100 out of 100 penalties against Mary Earps.
Any day of the week.
Twice on a fucking Sunday. 👍👑#perspective
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) December 20, 2023
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Joey Barton was also criticized by the new USA women’s soccer manager
After his views of female pundits not deserving to comment on the men’s games, Emma Hayes criticized Barton for his stance. However, Barton did not agree with her comments. But, he did invite the star manager for a debate on the issue.
The former Magpies midfielder invited her for a debate on the podcast. He further said, “Emma has a fantastic voice. One of the very best in women’s football. Have enormous respect for her. She can come on the podcast hopefully and help us all further the discussion.”
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Joey Barton has continued to defend his opinions on social media. Be that as it may, where do you stand on the debate?
Edited by:
Jayant Chhabra