But according to evidence submitted to the Brazil inquiry, "Paqueta announced (to an intermediary named Marlon Bruno Nascimento Silva) that he would give 'a birthday present' to his brother, Matheus Paqueta, that is a yellow card in the match on March 12.".
Paqueta, whose Football Association hearing is set to take place next month, gave evidence to the Brazilian Senate Commission and will face no further action in his homeland despite being “suspected of game manipulation” by investigators, according to a 692-page commission report.
Tolentino, who could face up to six years behind bars if found guilty of criminal charges in Brazil, is also accused of paying winger Luiz Henrique to be booked in two La Liga games while he was at Real Betis.
Paqueta was cautioned midway through the second half of a game against Aston Villa on that date, which the inquiry also confirmed is the birthday of Matheus Paqueta.
An estimated 60 people placed bets on Paqueta to be yellow carded in the four games under investigation by the FA, prompting then West Ham sponsors Betway to raise an alarm.
