Lucas Paqueta's betting scandal enquiry claims Brazilian 'deliberately got himself booked as a BIRTHDAY PRESENT for his brother'

Source: Mail Online

Published: Feb, 12 2025 18:11

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A Brazilian parliamentary enquiry into gambling in football has accused West Ham star Lucas Paqueta of deliberately receiving a yellow card as a birthday present for his brother.

According to the evidence submitted as part of the Brazilian enquiry, '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.'.

The West Ham midfielder was accused of deliberately being booked in a game against Aston Villa in 2023 as a birthday present for his brother.

Paqueta, who has always denied the charges, faces a FA hearing next month that could see him banned for life if found guilty.

Paqueta has maintained his innocence throughout the investigation, with the midfielder set to face an FA hearing regarding the charges next month.

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Lucas Paqueta's betting scandal enquiry claims Brazilian 'deliberately got himself booked as a BIRTHDAY PRESENT for his brother'

Lucas Paqueta's betting scandal enquiry claims Brazilian 'deliberately got himself booked as a BIRTHDAY PRESENT for his brother'

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