The most important month in Lucas Paqueta’s career. Because everything will be on the line for him in March. And no, he wouldn’t exactly smile at that sentence… Lucas Paqueta will attend a hearing in March, which will last three weeks. The accusation? That he bet on matches he played in and intentionally received yellow cards for the sake of a wager. It’s going to be dramatic, as the English Football Association has requested a lifetime ban for the Brazilian player! Not long ago, he was on the verge of a career-defining transfer, with Manchester City eager to sign him while West Ham firmly rejected all offers for him.Paqueta charged with gambling, facing a 10-year banThe investigation into Lucas Paqueta started last year, and when considering its duration, it will be the longest in the history of English football, according to Sky Sports. The Brazilian is accused of deliberately getting yellow cards for betting purposes in matches against Leicester in November 2022, Aston Villa in March 2023, Leeds in May of the same year, and Bournemouth last August. Of course, Paqueta has denied everything and is ready to fight in court to defend his honor and name.”I am completely shocked and upset by the charges brought against me by the Football Association. For nine months, I have cooperated at every step of their investigation and provided all the information I could. I completely deny all accusations and will fight to my last breath to defend my name. While the process is ongoing, I will not make any further statements” read the statement signed by Paqueta when the accusations came to light. His hearing will last three weeks, Sky reports, and then the verdict will be announced.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763442##
