Overview

• The FA launched its probe in August 2023 after suspicious betting patterns emerged around four Premier League matches in which Paqueta picked up yellow cards.
• On July 31, 2025, an independent Regulatory Commission cleared Paqueta of all spot-fixing charges, ending the threat of a potential lifetime ban.
• The panel confirmed two breaches for failing to cooperate with the FA’s investigation and will decide on appropriate sanctions at the earliest opportunity.
• Paqueta’s legal team, led by Alastair Campbell, hailed the verdict as proof of his integrity and resilience under prolonged scrutiny.
• West Ham United has consistently supported Paqueta throughout the two-year inquiry and is now preparing for the commission’s ruling on the compliance breaches.