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Lucas Paquetá Faces Lifetime Ban in Spot-Fixing Trial

3/17/2025

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Lucas Paquetá's trial for spot-fixing allegations has kicked off, with the West Ham star facing the possibility of a lifetime ban. He staunchly denies the accusations of intentionally receiving yellow cards to sway betting markets. This intense three-week trial comes after a thorough investigation into unusual betting patterns tied to his bookings, raising the stakes for the footballer.

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Lucas Paquetá's trial for spot-fixing allegations has kicked off, with the West Ham star facing the possibility of a lifetime ban. He staunchly denies the accusations of intentionally receiving yellow cards to sway betting markets. This intense three-week trial comes after a thorough investigation into unusual betting patterns tied to his bookings, raising the stakes for the footballer.