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Lucas Paquetá Faces Lifetime Ban Over Spot-Fixing Charges

5/7/2025

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West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá is in hot water, facing a potential lifetime ban from football amid FA charges of spot-fixing related to four yellow cards in Premier League matches. He firmly denies any wrongdoing, insisting he never placed bets. As the hearing continues, his family grapples with the emotional turmoil, awaiting a verdict expected in June.

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West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá is in hot water, facing a potential lifetime ban from football amid FA charges of spot-fixing related to four yellow cards in Premier League matches. He firmly denies any wrongdoing, insisting he never placed bets. As the hearing continues, his family grapples with the emotional turmoil, awaiting a verdict expected in June.