Paquetá Could Sue FA After Spot-Fixing Acquittal
- Lucas Paqueta is considering suing the Football Association for an "immeasurable loss" from a failed transfer to Manchester City after being cleared of spot-fixing charges.
- An independent commission found no evidence linking Paqueta to betting or supporting claims of deliberate misconduct in four Premier League games.
- The FA's investigation, which began in August 2023, resulted in a proposed £80m transfer collapsing.
- Alastair Campbell, a member of Paqueta's legal team, stated that "nothing is off the table" concerning the potential lawsuit against the FA.
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Lucas Paqueta and West Ham could SUE FA over Brazil star's collapsed £80m transfer - The Mirror
West Ham and Lucas Paqueta are considering suing the FA after they successfully fought off betting charges with the allegations costing him a lucrative move to Manchester City
Paqueta Considers Suing FA Over Failed Man City Move
West Ham United midfielder, Lucas Paqueta is reportedly considering suing the FA over failed Manchester City transfer following the conclusion of his football betting probe. The West Ham midfielder was accused of purposefully trying to get a card in four Premier League games between November 2022 and August 2023 “for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market.” However, an independent committee cleared him of four accusations in July. …
Lucas Pacqueta could sue Football Association for loss of earnings
Lucas Paqueta is considering whether to sue the Football Association for loss of earnings after a move from West Ham to Manchester City collapsed in 2023 amid a spot-fixing investigation.The Brazilian, who is still at West Ham, was cleared of four charges of spot-fixing by an independent commission in July, with the FA confirming on Wednesday it would not appeal against the commission’s verdict.The PA news agency understands the player is keepin…
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