In the 24th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Tianjin Jinmen Tigers lost 0-2 to Beijing Guoan on the road. According to Beijing TV's "Daily Sports" program, Barton was interviewed by the media after the game and talked about his joke with Han Jiaqi before the game.
For the feelings of Beijing fans
Barton: "Thank you to the fans for always remembering me and welcoming me home at the thank-you game. I think it's an honor for a player and I cherish the sentiment."
Talking about not scoring in this game
Barton: "It was a little bit close (to a goal) today, Hanjacic did a great job keeping the ball."
Reporter's question: Han Jiaqi said that you "didn't make it today" during the curtain call, did you have any prior agreement?
Barton: "I joked that I scored him (Hanjacic) today. He said I couldn't score again today. It turned out to be true today (no goals). He doesn't know what happened. Go back and ask him what he ate today."
