FA Panel Issues Formal Warning to Lucas Paquetá for Cooperation Breaches as Case Closes

Overview

• An Independent Regulatory Commission found two breaches of FA Rule F3 after Paquetá declined to answer questions in two FA interviews.
• He received a formal warning and a warning as to future conduct with no suspension or financial penalty.
• The commission cited mitigating factors, including club-arranged legal counsel, limited English proficiency, and later detailed testimony plus surrender of electronic devices.
• The FA was ordered to pay 90% of the commission’s costs, with 10% assigned to Paquetá, and the disciplinary proceedings were closed.
• Betting-manipulation allegations were dismissed earlier in 2025; the prolonged case was said to have affected a potential move to Manchester City, and Paquetá has publicly denied failing to cooperate.