Barton banned for 18 months over betting

Burnley midfielder Joey Barton has been banned from football for 18 months over betting offences, England's Football Association announced on Wednesday.

"Joey Barton has been suspended from football and all football activity for 18 months with immediate effect after he admitted an FA misconduct charge in relation to betting," the FA said in a statement.

Barton, 34, admitted a charge relating to 1,260 bets he placed on football matches over a 10-year period between 2006 and 2016.

The outspoken Barton, whose former clubs include Manchester City, Newcastle United, Marseille and Rangers, has also been fined £30,000 ($38,490, 35,330 euros) and warned as to his future conduct.