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West Ham's Paqueta cleared of spot-fixing charges
ENGLAND, JUL 31 – Lucas Paqueta was cleared of spot-fixing after an independent commission found the charges unproven despite two breaches related to non-cooperation with the FA investigation.
- Lucas Paqueta, a 27-year-old West Ham forward, was cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent Regulatory Commission on July 31, 2025.
- In May 2024, the Football Association charged Paqueta with intentionally trying to get booked in a series of Premier League matches played between late 2022 and mid-2023, allegedly to manipulate betting outcomes.
- Paqueta denied all charges, maintained his innocence since the investigation began, and expressed gratitude to his supporters while celebrating the clearing with a goal and Instagram post.
- The independent panel cleared Paqueta of match-fixing accusations but upheld two allegations concerning his lack of cooperation with the FA's inquiry, with the FA set to determine the appropriate penalties.
- Paqueta’s clearance ends one of the Football Association's longest investigations, allowing him to focus on West Ham’s 2025-26 Premier League campaign beginning August 16 at Sunderland.
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West Ham midfielder Paqueta cleared of alleged betting breaches by FA
LONDON: West Ham United’s Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of four alleged breaches of betting rules after an independent Regulatory Commission hearing, the Football Association said on Thursday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Independent Regulatory Commission Clears West Ham's Lucas Paqueta of Misconduct Charges
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. West United on Thursday confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of misconduct charges by an independent Regulatory Commission. Sports News | Independent Regulatory Commission Clears West Ham's Lucas Paqueta of Misconduct Charges.
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Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paquetá has been cleared of betting manipulation charges after being accused of deliberately receiving yellow cards in Premier League matches to influence betting markets.
West Ham United footballer Lucas Paquetá has been acquitted after a year of deliberately collecting yellow cards.
Lucas Paqueta was cleared of any suspicion by an independent commission regarding his accusation of fake bets. The Brazilian could still be punished for his "lack of cooperation".
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