West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá, 26, has been officially charged by the Football Association (FA) for alleged breaches of betting rules. The FA accuses Paquetá of intentionally receiving yellow cards in four Premier League matches against Leicester City on November 12, 2022, Aston Villa on March 12, 2023, Leeds United on May 21, 2023, and Bournemouth on August 12, 2023, to influence the betting market. Specifically, the charges relate to FA Rules E5 and F3, which pertain to match-fixing and betting misconduct. Paquetá, who has denied the charges, has until June 3 to respond. If found guilty, he could face a lengthy ban from football. The Brazilian player expressed surprise and upset over the charges, stating that he has cooperated fully with the FA's investigation over the past nine months.
West Ham star Lucas Paqueta facing 10-YEAR ban after being charged with spot-fixing in Premier League matches, with Brazil midfielder accused of deliberately getting booked four times https://t.co/RXe89vaBJ3 https://t.co/D1L1XioorK
West Ham midfielder accused of intentionally seeking to receive yellow card in multiple matches to impact the outcome of bets: https://t.co/ZNnjE0Zzyu
West Ham fear Lucas Paqueta's career may be over if he's found guilty of alleged betting breaches #whufc https://t.co/WtzIuto8WA
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West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta charged with getting booked for betting purposes https://t.co/YvHfeMawNZ
West Ham’s Paqueta faces FA ban over alleged betting breach https://t.co/vEfW0VfhRQ
West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá charged by FA over alleged breaches of betting rules https://t.co/lW1ybqDpBr
🔺 NEW: Lucas Paquetá faces a lengthy ban from football after being charged with four separate instances of spot-fixing in Premier League matches Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/pilbcWtfIs
BREAKING: West Ham star Lucas Paqueta 'extremely surprised' after being charged by FA over betting breaches https://t.co/2HobVwXJKD
BREAKING: West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta accused of trying to 'affect betting market' by intentionally getting carded Read more 🔗 https://t.co/p3fiQv56RS
Paqueta charged by FA over betting breaches https://t.co/K6PRIhF3uH
West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged with misconduct by the FA in relation to alleged betting breaches. The 26 year-old has until June 3 to respond to the charges. More from @RoshaneSport ⬇️ https://t.co/qhr2YLiDy6
Lucas Paqueta has been charged by the FA for breaching betting rules. The West Ham player has been charged with allegedly getting booked deliberately in four Premier League fixtures "for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market." #BBCFootball https://t.co/XiHkaWM8nC
Lucas Paquetá charged with spot-fixing over four ‘deliberate’ bookings. A single breach if proven carries ban of between 6 months and lifetime. https://t.co/7gISBXBNn9
🔺 NEW: Lucas Paquetá faces a lengthy ban from football after being charged by the FA with deliberately getting yellow cards in matches against Leicester City, Aston Villa, Leeds United and Bournemouth across the past two seasons Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/pilbcWtNy0
The @FA has charged Lucas Paqueta #WHUFC with four breaches of Rule E5.1 in relation to his conduct in the club’s PL games against LCFC on 12 Nov 2022; AVFC on 12 March 2023; LUFC on 21 May 2023; and Bournemouth on 12 Aug 2023. FA alleges Paqueta "directly sought to influence the…
🚨 Breaking news Lucas Paqueta charged by FA for allegedly betting on himself to get booked in four West Ham games ✍️ @MalikOuzia_ https://t.co/828Iy2wlzL
West Ham's Lucas Paqueta has been charged with breaching FA match-fixing rules & faces a long ban if found guilty. It is alleged Brazilian sought to "intentionally" receive a card in four separate Premier League games. "I deny the charges in their entirety," Paqueta said. ⚒️ https://t.co/HzsJvRZN54
Lucas Paquetá has been charged by the FA with attempting to influence betting markets. It’s alleged that he intentionally tried to receive a card in four games of the 2022-23 season. https://t.co/fHQtLU2mXv
🚨🇧🇷 Lucas Paquetá: “I’m extremely surprised and upset to see that the FA have decided to charge me”. “For nine months, I’ve cooperated with every step of their investigation and provided all the information I can”. “I deny the charges in their entirety and will fight with… https://t.co/FcMJF0ZhfD
BREAKING 🚨 #WHUFC star Lucas Paqueta charged by FA after 'intentionally seeking to receive cards' https://t.co/lOLNUeN2Y2 https://t.co/l6BN4XAlqA
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: The FA have confirmed that Lucas Paquetá has been charged with misconduct. They accuse him of 'intentionally' receiving a yellow card in games against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth 'in order for one or more persons to profit from betting'. https://t.co/P7vix1TAl2
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: The FA have confirmed that Lucas Paquetá has been charged with misconduct in relation to four different alleged breaches. They accuse him of 'intentionally' receiving a yellow card in games against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth 'in order for… https://t.co/CQ2wO43l2B
BREAKING: West Ham United’s Lucas Paquetá has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of FA rules E5 and F3 🚨 https://t.co/3qT4RQHLOE
West Ham star Lucas Paqueta charged by FA for allegedly breaching betting rules https://t.co/sqGx2kj3bW https://t.co/nC2OC3Lf7x
BREAKING: Lucas Paqueta has been charged by the FA for alleged breaches of betting rules. https://t.co/5jHIqCz1Cc
🚨🇧🇷 OFFICIAL: Lucas Paquetá has been charged by English FA with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of FA Rules E5 and F3. “It’s alleged that he directly sought to influence the progress, conduct, or any other aspect of, or occurrence in these matches by intentionally… https://t.co/43UsRwUkvL
Lucas Paqueta has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of FA Rules E5 and F3. (1/2) #WHUFC
FA announces: West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta charged with misconduct over alleged betting rule breaches - "intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market in order for one or more persons to profit from betting"
West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of FA Rules E5 and F3. Full statement: https://t.co/dO1hYIMc2k https://t.co/lRzcSHV3JI
🚨 Lucas Paqueta's camp wants the FA to resolve the gambling allegations so he can revive a £70m move to Man City this summer. City still want to sign the West Ham midfielder for the same £70m fee as last season. (Source: @TimesSport) https://t.co/0K0SEOQLTe
Lucas Paquetá’s camp are keen for the FA to rule on the gambling allegations against the midfielder, who wants to revive a £70 million move to Manchester City this summer Read the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/DHWhxpmdPo