Premier League | The package faces a historic 10-year betting penalty!
He faces historic sanctions Lucas Paqueta after the FA accused the Brazilian of alleged irregularities in sports betting. The West Ham midfielder deliberately wanted to be booked. four meetings in the last two years for the purpose of obtaining financial gain, which is a serious violation that could cost him his career as a football player.
Last Thursday, the FA announced it was investigating the club’s player. West Ham, Lucas Paqueta, for deliberately attempting to receive a yellow card in four different matches. In particular, the federation discovered alleged violations Hammers v Leicester City on 12 November 2022; Aston Villa – 12 March 2023; Leeds United, 21 May 2023; and AFC Bournemouth on 12 August 2023
West Ham player received a warning in all investigated matchesalthough he denies any involvement in the falsification: “For nine months, I cooperated at every stage of the investigation and provided all possible information,” Paqueta wrote on his Instagram account. “I completely deny all allegations and will fight tooth and nail to clear my name. Due to the ongoing process, I will not give any further comments,” the player concluded. West Ham, for their part, also supported the player in an official statement.
According to the processed data, it wouldn’t be the player himself who would bet on himself, but rather it would be bets from the island where the Brazilian was born, which would be fixed in an unusual way integrity commissioners. The FA said it would continue to investigate the matter, although the player could face a historic ban if found guilty. prove your guilt in violations.
The sanction you are facing
This is still unknown What will be the scope of sanctions?although the punishment meted out to the Reading defender can be taken as a comparative example Keenan Isaac. The player was suspended after being booked while playing for Stratford Town in an FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury three years ago. The FA sanctioned the player 10 years disqualification of the football player, a sentence that could be similar to what Paqueta would have received if he had pleaded guilty.
The player is one of the stars of the Premier League. where he stands out with West Ham. The Brazilian was Guardiola’s clear desire last season, although he did not arrive in Manchester that summer. This transfer market, everything seemed to indicate that the Sanpedora coach would return to accusations against the player, although the risk of sanctions will destroy all options reach the champion of England.