Joey Barton branded 'bitter and twisted' after England's Euro 2025 win
The Lionesses were crowned back-to-back European champions on Sunday after defeating world champions Spain in Basel.
The match finished 1-1 after extra-time before England prevailed 3-1 in the penalty shootout thanks to the heroics of Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton.
The nation rejoiced as Leah Williamson and her team lifted the trophy, with this English football's third major tournament victory and the first on foreign soil.
Not everyone was pleased however, with former footballer Barton, a controversial and outspoken figure both during and after his playing career, voicing his displeasure.
'Well done to the Lioness winning the Nonsense Pottery Trophy,' the ex-Manchester City star posted on Twitter, just minutes after Kelly's scored the winning spot-kick.
'Those penalties were borderline embarrassing again.
Well done to the Lioness winning the Nonsense Pottery Trophy.Those penalties were borderline embarrassing again.Don't ever ask for equal pay again.Youse are miles off it.🐕💨 — Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) July 27, 2025
'Don't ever ask for equal pay again. Youse are miles off it.'
The 42-year-old, who earlier this year was found guilty of assaulting his wife at their family home, had previously taken aim at Sir Keir Starmer.
He bluntly replied 'do one' to the Prime Minister's tweet that wished the Lionesses well ahead of the final.
This is the latest in a long line of vile remarks Barton, whose England career lasted just 12 minutes, has made about the women's game.
In January 2024, he referred to former players turned pundits Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward as 'the Fred and Rose West of football commentary'.
Fans have clearly had enough of Barton's comments, with one replying to his post: 'Imagine being this triggered, bitter and twisted because women achieved something you could only dream of.'
'Sad man can't accept women have done something the men have never achieved. Speaks volumes,' another said.
'Grow up,' was one reply, with another saying: 'Mental how you've been to court more times than you've been to Wembley during your playing career.'
'They've literally won the Euros more than you've played games for England,' read one comment, while another simply asked: 'Who are you?'
Unfortunately, Barton's tirade continued on Monday morning as he replied to one fan who had posted a video of him skying a penalty during his Man City days, with the caption: 'Maybe Chloe Kelly could teach him how to take one.' More Trending
'Go and watch the 4-4 Arsenal game ya dope,' his lewd reply began.
'Full size goalies. I would score 1000/1000 against Mary Earps taking each pen with my d**k.
'And 2000/2000 against the midget they had in net last night. Stick to knitting.'
Again fans ridiculed 'rattled' Barton with many pointing out the obvious: 'Talking about full size goalies yet couldn't hit the target?'
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