Joey Barton's latest vicious sexist tirade against women in football claims they used their sexuality 'as an advantage' and 'violated marriages' before urging them to sue him

Joey Barton has claimed in his latest sexist tirade that women in football have used their sexuality as an 'advantage' and 'breached marriages'.

The ex-Manchester City player hit out at those who seemingly criticized him for his recent campaign against female pundits and players, claiming he has 'plenty to fight back with'.

The 41-year-old said he did not blame female footballers for 'using your sexuality to gain an advantage' but warned critics not to 'come for me' because he knew 'where all your skeletons are buried ' and the 'marriages you have'. violated'.

He then invited them to sue him over his comments before saying he “didn't want a war” but that “doesn't mean I'll walk away if you start one”

It comes after a series of misogynistic messages from Barton targeting respected broadcasters and former players, with Barton initially suggesting that 'women should not be allowed to speak with any form of authority in the men's game.'

Posting on X, formerly Twitter, this morning, Barton said: “Today is Sunday. I would take a rest day.

'Some people seem to forget that I have been in this industry (football) for 20 years. The players are all talking. In that respect they resemble women. They tell each other everything. They brag about their conquests.

“I know all those virtue signals: 'We've worked very hard for years to get to this position,' women are upset. Your panties are in a mess. Unfortunately, I know where all your skeletons are buried. That's your fault. You compromised yourself by tampering with the talent. I don't want to have to dig up a bunch of bodies.

“I also don't blame you for using your sexuality to gain advantage. It is a great tool and everyone should use all their tools wisely in the game of life. We all know whose marriages you violated.

“What information you got from the pillow talk to move forward and who behind the scenes is in a desperate situation because of the #MeToo movement and the fear it is causing certain organizations.

'And rightly so. Dirty pervert. We all know that some of you have multiple players on the same team, in terms of the number of players. I don't judge you on that alone. But come on, don't expect me to take you seriously. Please. Don't fool me. Lawyer up. Sue me. Let me cancel. Put pressure on my employer and my sponsors.

'Do what and as you want. I have enough to oppose you. I have deeper pockets than most. Remember that people who throw stones are not allowed to live in greenhouses. I hope you're whiter than white when you come for me.

'That also applies to a part of the black community who are currently slandering themselves on my timeline. Don't worry, I'll see you. I have the screenshots. Continue your nonsense, I will happily part you from your money.

'I don't want war. I have never. That also doesn't mean I'll walk away if you start one. I've never taken a step back in my life. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. May that of your God shine favorably upon you.”

Barton has repeatedly launched tirades against female football broadcasters and players in recent weeks. He called it “dangerous” for women to work at men's clubs because they “have full-scale businesses and cost people marriages.”

He recently threatened Gary Neville and ordered him to 'keep your head down or you'll be drained' after the broadcaster criticized him for comparing female experts to serial killers.

The 41-year-old sparked outrage on Friday morning when he compared Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward to serial killers Fred and Rose West after they covered Crystal Palace's FA Cup draw against Everton.

ITV condemned his attack as 'shameful' and Neville tweeted his support for their post, adding that Barton had gone 'too far'.

Barton then hit back at Neville, writing on

Barton then targeted Amazon Prime Video Sport on Boxing Day last month for including former Liverpool goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis as a pundit for the Reds' 2-0 win over Burnley, saying her participation was 'nonsense' and 'tokenism'.

After Mary Earp won Sports Personality of the Year, he rejoiced at scoring '100 out of 100 penalties' against the holder of the Women's World Cup Golden Glove.

Despite initially congratulating Earps – who won the Golden Glove en route to the Women's World Cup final with the Lionesses in the summer – he then claimed she 'didn't win a sausage' and called her a 'big bag of hoes' in a bitter broadside.

He insisted horse racing legend Frankie Dettori or snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan should have won the prize.

The former England international's vitriolic messages have led to widespread condemnation.

He demanded Lioness hero Alex Scott 'not comment on the men's game' in one post.

His rant included saying female football pundits commenting on the men's game was the same as him 'talking about knitting or netball' – while labeling those who disagreed with him as 'fart packs' and 'eunuch'.

At the end of BBC Sport's live coverage of Arsenal's 4-1 win over Chelsea in the Women's Super League, Scott hit back with an inspiring message.

“To all the women in football, in front of the camera, behind it, to the players on the field, to everyone attending games, continue to be the role model that you continue to be,” Scott said.

“For all those young girls who are told, 'No, you can't do that,' football is a better place when we're all in it.”