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Lucas Paqueta Cleared in FA Investigation Amid West Ham Struggles

10/31/2025

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Lucas Paqueta, West Ham United midfielder, was found guilty of not cooperating with the FA spot-fixing investigation.
An independent commission did not impose a fine due to exceptional circumstances, including Paqueta's limited English and stress from a collapsed transfer to Manchester City.
The commission criticized the FA's legal approach and noted Paqueta's compliance, ending a two-year disciplinary process.
West Ham United sits 19th in the Premier League with one win in nine matches.

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Lucas Paqueta, West Ham United midfielder, was found guilty of not cooperating with the FA spot-fixing investigation.
An independent commission did not impose a fine due to exceptional circumstances, including Paqueta's limited English and stress from a collapsed transfer to Manchester City.
The commission criticized the FA's legal approach and noted Paqueta's compliance, ending a two-year disciplinary process.
West Ham United sits 19th in the Premier League with one win in nine matches.