Barton's suspension upheld in Ligue 1

The French Football League has upheld Joey Barton's domestic ban by the English Football Association, ruling the midfielder out of a further nine league and League Cup games with his new club.

The LFP said in a statement on Thursday that ''the punishment is applicable'' in France for ''national competitions'' and that Barton has served three matches of his ban.

Barton joined Marseille from Queens Park Rangers , where he was serving a 12-match league suspension for elbowing Carlos Tevez, kicking Sergio Aguero and trying to head-butt Vincent Kompany in the final game of last season against Manchester City .

The 30-year-old is eligible for the Europa League and could make his debut away to Fenerbahce on Sept. 20, but will have to wait until November for his league start.

Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/bartons_suspension_upheld_in_ligue_1/11646496

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