According to a report from The Guardian, the Brazilian midfielder could be handed a multi-year ban, which could ultimately cost him his career.
English football's governing body said in a statement: "He directly tried to influence the progress, conduct, or any other aspect or event of these matches, knowingly sought to obtain a card from the referee, in order to influence This may be done with an improper purpose." Betting market for one or more persons to make profits from betting."
The yellow cards in question were against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth in 2022 and 2023.
Paqueta has also been charged with two breaches of FA Rule F3 in relation to alleged failures to comply with FA Rule F2.
"I am extremely surprised and upset that the FA have decided to charge me with a nine-month suspension. I have co-operated at every step of their investigation and provided every possible information. I completely deny the allegations and I will fight for this with every breath." Clear my name,” Paqueta said via a post on Instagram.
The new development is not what new manager Julen Lopetegui wanted to hear on the same day he was announced as the new Hammers manager.
The Brazilian has been linked with a big-money move to Manchester City and has had his summer plans derailed by allegations made by the FA that the club may have been planning which players to sign after receiving the big cash. Go. ,
"Lucas categorically denies the breach and will continue to vigorously defend his position. The club will stand by and support the player throughout the process," a statement posted by West Ham read.
English football's governing body said in a statement: "He directly tried to influence the progress, conduct, or any other aspect or event of these matches, knowingly sought to obtain a card from the referee, in order to influence This may be done with an improper purpose." Betting market for one or more persons to make profits from betting."
The yellow cards in question were against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth in 2022 and 2023.
Paqueta has also been charged with two breaches of FA Rule F3 in relation to alleged failures to comply with FA Rule F2.
"I am extremely surprised and upset that the FA have decided to charge me with a nine-month suspension. I have co-operated at every step of their investigation and provided every possible information. I completely deny the allegations and I will fight for this with every breath." Clear my name,” Paqueta said via a post on Instagram.
The new development is not what new manager Julen Lopetegui wanted to hear on the same day he was announced as the new Hammers manager.
The Brazilian has been linked with a big-money move to Manchester City and has had his summer plans derailed by allegations made by the FA that the club may have been planning which players to sign after receiving the big cash. Go. ,
"Lucas categorically denies the breach and will continue to vigorously defend his position. The club will stand by and support the player throughout the process," a statement posted by West Ham read.
