https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpqnqrqe7q8o West Ham's Paqueta cleared of spot-fixing charges Adwaidh Rajan, BBC Sport journalist - 31 July 2025 West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission - almost two years after the Football Association launched an investigation into him. The FA started their investigation in August 2023 and the Brazil international was charged in May last year for allegedly getting booked deliberately "for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market". Paqueta, 27, was facing the prospect of a lifetime ban if found guilty. The four charges against him related to a Premier League game against Leicester City on 12 November 2022, as well as 2023 fixtures against Aston Villa on 12 March, Leeds United on 21 May and Bournemouth on 12 August. The regulatory commission found these four charges to be "not proven" following the hearing. Paqueta was also charged with two counts of failing to co-operate with the investigation after breaching "FA Rule F3 in respect of alleged failures to comply pursuant to FA Rule F2", which relates to providing information and documents. He also denied these charges, but the regulatory commission found them to be proven and will "decide an appropriate sanction for these breaches at the earliest opportunity". "Since the first day of this investigation, I have maintained my innocence against these extremely serious accusations," said Paqueta. "I can't say anything more at this time, but I would like to express how grateful I am to God and how eager I am to return to playing football with a smile on my face. "To my wife who never let go of my hand, to West Ham United, to the fans who always cheered me on, and to my family, friends and the legal team who have supported me - thank you for everything." Paqueta's lawyer, Alastair Campbell, told BBC Radio 5 Live his client is "very emotional and very delighted" and has "an enormous weight off his chest". The former AC Milan and Lyon player scored four goals in 33 Premier League appearances for West Ham during the 2024-25 season. Paqueta was in tears after being booked against Tottenham in May, with his wife Maria Fournier saying in an Instagram post on the same evening they had "been living this nightmare for two years". After being charged by the FA last year, he said he was "extremely surprised and upset". Paqueta joined the Hammers from Lyon for an initial ￡36.5m in August 2022 and helped the club win the Europa Conference League during his debut season. He was reportedly set for a ￡85m move to Manchester City, external in August 2023 before the FA investigation came to light. Campbell said there "certainly" could be legal implications regarding the collapse of that possible "dream move", but added they will wait for the full written reasons before deciding whether to take any action. West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady said the club are "pleased" by the verdict and "resolutely stood by" Paqueta throughout the process. She added: "It has been a difficult time for Lucas and his family, but he has remained absolutely professional throughout and he is now looking forward to drawing a line under this episode, as is everyone at West Ham United." The FA said it is awaiting the written reasons from the regulatory commission and "will not be commenting further until that time". == The games in question == ．West Ham 0-2 Leicester - 12 November 2022 Paqueta booked for a 'lunge' on Leicester midfielder Boubakary Soumare in the 60th minute. He is booked at 1-0 and the match finishes 2-0 to Leicester. ．West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa - 12 March 2023 Paqueta booked for what is described as a 'lunging challenge' on John McGinn in the 70th minute, with the score at 1-1. ．West Ham 3-1 Leeds United - 21 May 2023 Paqueta is booked for pulling back Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville on the counter-attack in the 65th minute. It happens at 1-1, with West Ham going on to win 3-1. ．West Ham 1-1 Bournemouth - 12 August 2023 In the opening game of this season, Paqueta is booked for handball in the 94th minute, with the match finishing 1-1. -- “這些毒品戰爭... 每次都搞得超暴力的。”“妹子，你可不能稱這些狗屁為戰爭。” “為何？”“戰爭是會結束的。” https://i.imgur.com/FCQpOXz.png - The Wire: Season 1, Episode 1 --

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