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Commission Clears Lucas Paquetá of FA Spot-Fixing Charges

The FA now awaits written reasons before deciding whether to appeal the clearing of spot-fixing charges alongside minor compliance sanctions.

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Nottingham Forest - London Stadium, London, Britain - May 18, 2025 West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta before the match REUTERS/Tony O Brien/File Photo
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Overview

  • Independent Regulatory Commission ruled that spot-fixing charges against Paquetá were not proven after a two-year FA inquiry into allegations of deliberately seeking yellow cards for betting gains.
  • Paquetá was found guilty of two breaches of FA Rule F3 for failing to cooperate with the investigation and awaits a sanction to be determined.
  • The verdict removes the risk of a lifetime ban that loomed over the West Ham midfielder since his formal charging in May 2024.
  • West Ham United, represented by Vice-Chair Karren Brady, reaffirmed its support for Paquetá and welcomed the exoneration.
  • The FA retains the right to appeal once it receives the commission’s written reasons.