"Just heard Paul Scholes has retired, best I’ve ever played against by a mile. Most technically gifted player in english history. Legend."
"Sitting eating sushi in the city, incredibly chilled out reading Nietzsche."
Source: Joey Barton: a man of two halves by Alex Clark, www.theguardian.com. April 14, 2012.
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Joey Barton
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Joey Barton is a former professional footballer known for his outspoken nature and insights on discipline and resilience in sports.
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