Overview

• The Times reports the West Ham midfielder is expected to be fined about £150,000 this week for failing to cooperate with the FA investigation.
• An independent regulatory commission cleared him of spot-fixing in July, removing the threat of a potential ban.
• Two breaches of FA Rule F3 were found proven for failing to answer questions and failing to provide information.
• The FA says it will not comment further until the commission releases its written reasons for the decision.
• A separate ruling is anticipated on whether the FA must cover Paquetá’s legal fees, which reports say could exceed £1 million.