Official statement from the Football Association

FA Charges West Ham's Lucas Paquetá with Misconduct Over Betting Rule Breaches and Yellow Cards

May 23, 2024, 03:09 PM

The FA has officially charged West Ham United's Lucas Paquetá with misconduct in relation to four alleged breaches of FA rules E5 and F3. The charges accuse Paquetá of intentionally receiving yellow cards in matches against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds, and Bournemouth. The FA alleges that these actions were taken to influence the betting market, allowing one or more persons to profit from betting. The misconduct charges, announced on May 23, 2024, highlight the ongoing issue of integrity in sports and the measures taken by governing bodies to address it.