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West Ham's Paqueta Faces Lifetime Ban Over Spot-Fixing

4/1/2025

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West Ham's Lucas Paqueta is under intense scrutiny as he faces a potential lifetime ban due to an FA investigation into spot-fixing allegations, including deliberately receiving four yellow cards. The ongoing hearing, which began on March 17, has left him feeling stressed, yet he continues to train diligently and remains available for selection as West Ham battles in 16th place in the Premier League.

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West Ham's Lucas Paqueta is under intense scrutiny as he faces a potential lifetime ban due to an FA investigation into spot-fixing allegations, including deliberately receiving four yellow cards. The ongoing hearing, which began on March 17, has left him feeling stressed, yet he continues to train diligently and remains available for selection as West Ham battles in 16th place in the Premier League.