West Ham United’s midfielder Lucas Paquetá is facing severe allegations of spot-fixing, which could result in a lengthy ban from football. The FA has charged Paquetá with four counts of deliberately receiving yellow cards in Premier League matches to manipulate betting markets. These matches include games against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds, and Bournemouth
The FA alleges that Paquetá’s actions were intended to profit either himself or his associates from bets placed on him being carded. These suspicious betting patterns, particularly from Paquetá Island in Brazil, triggered the investigation. The midfielder, however, denies any wrongdoing and has received full support from his club throughout the process .
These charges, if proven, could severely impact Paquetá’s career, transforming into a high-profile corruption case. The potential consequences include a lengthy ban, similar to previous cases of match-fixing in football
