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FA Cracks Down: Lifetime Ban Looms for Paqueta

3/7/2025

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In a bid to uphold the integrity of football, the FA has imposed a stringent ban on players and officials from engaging in betting. West Ham's Lucas Paqueta is now facing a possible lifetime ban due to betting violations, with a hearing scheduled for March 2025. This follows significant suspensions for Ivan Toney and Sandro Tonali, underscoring the persistent gambling crisis in the sport.

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In a bid to uphold the integrity of football, the FA has imposed a stringent ban on players and officials from engaging in betting. West Ham's Lucas Paqueta is now facing a possible lifetime ban due to betting violations, with a hearing scheduled for March 2025. This follows significant suspensions for Ivan Toney and Sandro Tonali, underscoring the persistent gambling crisis in the sport.