Joey Barton fights with opposition during Marseille friendly after diving into heavy tackle Barton was stripped of the QPR captaincy during the summer and publicly warned that he potentially could be sacked for a serious breach of discipline following his behaviour in the match against Manchester City on the final day of the Premier League season. Barton was sent-off for elbowing Carlos Tévez, kicking out at Sergio Agüero and then appearing to aim a butt at Vincent Kompany. Sanctions against Barton included a £480,000 fine, in addition to a 12-games suspension and £75,000 fine by the Football Association. QPR then launched their own disciplinary review. "QPR can confirm Joey Barton has been fined six weeks" wages and will no longer be club captain," said the statement. The midfielder subsequently joined the French side in August. The latest incident comes just days after the 30-year-old clashed with AEL Limassol's goalkeeper Matias Degra in the Europa League.