Lucas Paqueta was removed from four violations of betting rules after hearing the independent FA regulatory committee. The decision was announced on Thursday, July 31, which after a long -term investigation that influenced its future in sports, cleaned Brazilian international.
Paqueta was accused With deliberately looking for yellow cards in four Premier League games, which have been held since November 2022 and August 2023. The games in question were against Leicester City, Aston Villa, Leeds United and Bournemouth. The Football Association claimed that Paqueta had tried to manipulate the result of the betting markets to deliberately influence actions in the game.
From the beginning, Paquet denied all fees and maintained its innocence throughout the process. In its statement, the FA confirmed that the Regulatory Commission found that the accusation did not “prove” after a complete hearing.
“Paqueta rejected the accusation against him, and the Regulatory Commission found them that they had not shown after hearing,” the FA read.
However, Paquet still face Two fees for alleged failure to meet the FA investigation. These concern the obligation to answer questions and provide the required information. The result of these fees remains waiting.
In her response to the verdict of Paquet, she expressed relief and frustration of how the case was publicly developed.
“Since the first day of this investigation, I have retained my innocence against these extremely serious accusations,” he said in a statement. “I would like to express how grateful I am to God and how eager to go back to playing football with a smile on my face. To my wife, West Ham United, fans and everyone who stood by me – thank you.”
West Ham United also issued a statement to support his player. Vice -President Karren Brady said the club was pleased that Paqueta was cleaned and praised his professionalism during suffering.
“Despite the incredible pressure on him, Lucas performed a week and a week out for the club and always gave everything,” Brady said.
Paqueta, a key character for Hammers, is now trying to move forward and focus on the upcoming Premier League season. West Ham will start its campaign 2025–26 to the newly supported Sunderland 16th August, hoping to improve to disappoint last season in 14th place.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
31 July 2025
