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Lifetime ban for Lucas Paqueta?! FA recommends ultimate punishment for West Ham star if he's found guilty of betting breaches as 'extraordinary details' of allegations come to light

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Paqueta was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lucas-paqueta-issues-furious-response-hit-fa-charge-breaching-betting-rules-leaves-man-city-move-danger-collapse/blt5eacc89153dd4ee1#cse36e3ac845a4a77a" target="_blank">charged by the FA for breaches of betting rules in May</a>. It is alleged the Brazilian intentionally tried to get himself booked in games against Leicester City, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth. If found guilty, Paqueta could find his playing career over as the FA's charge sheet includes a recommendation for the Brazilian to be banned for life, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/28284325/fa-lucas-paqueta-life-ban-extraordinary-details-betting-scam/?utm_source=sharebar_app&amp;utm_medium=sharebar_app&amp;utm_campaign=sharebar_app_article" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Further details of the allegations surrounding Paqueta have also now emerged. The Sun reports that one bet placed on Paqueta to be booked was for just £7 ($9). The tabloid also claims that "60 people" placed bets on the West Ham star to receive a yellow card in the four matches and placed stakes of between "£7 to £400" ($9-$511) which would potentially lead to "combined winnings of £100,000" ($128,000). Rather incredibly, the bets have been traced back to a place called 'Paqueta Island' near to Rio de Janeiro.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Paqueta has strongly denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to clear his name in a post on social media after he was charged: "I am extremely surprised and upset that the FA has decided to charge me. For nine months I have cooperated with every step of their investigation and provided all the information I can. I deny the charges in their entirety and will fight with every breath to clear my name. Due to the ongoing process, I will not be providing any further comment."

WHAT PAQUETA HAS SAID

Paqueta's legal team have asked the FA for more time to respond to the charges, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5537311/2024/06/03/lucas-paqueta-betting-breaches-charge-response/" target="_self">The Athletic</a>. The Brazilian was originally given a deadline of June 3 which has now passed. Meanwhile, Paqueta is currently with the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/brazil-copa-america-2024-squad-dorival-junior/blt3c3e8b96dd3771ab" target="_blank">Brazil squad preparing for the Copa America</a>.

WHAT NEXT FOR PAQUETA

Lifetime ban for Lucas Paqueta?! FA recommends ultimate punishment for West Ham star if he's found guilty of betting breaches as 'extraordinary details' of allegations come to light | Goal.com UK

West Ham star Lucas Paqueta could be hit with a lifetime ban from football if found guilty of breaching Football Association betting rules.

Lifetime ban for Lucas Paqueta?! FA recommends ultimate punishment for West Ham star if he&apos;s found guilty of betting breaches as &apos;extraordinary details&apos; of allegations come to light