Overview

• An independent Regulatory Commission found no evidence that Paquetá deliberately sought bookings to manipulate betting markets.
• The panel upheld two breaches of FA Rule F3 for failing to answer questions and provide information during the investigation.
• The FA has reserved the right to appeal the commission’s decision once it receives the written reasons for the verdict.
• The two-year probe halted Paquetá’s proposed £85 million transfer to Manchester City and imposed significant personal and professional strain.
• Paquetá is considering legal action to recover roughly £1 million in legal fees incurred during the FA proceedings.