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Lucas Paqueta, the most pitiful man in the English Premier League (EPL), has been found not guilty of match fixing and betting.
West Ham announces on its official website on the 31st (Korea time) that the independent regulatory committee has found Lucas Paqueta not guilty of violating FA regulations E5. The club supported Paqueta from the start of a long and arduous process' he said.
Paqueta has been outstanding since joining West Ham in 2022 and has been recognized as an English Premier League (EPL) quality midfielder. Paqueta, who continued his performance, received attention from Manchester City and was evaluated as a player who would join the world's best team.
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But his career has recently been thrust into a sudden crisis. He was accused of betting by manipulating the match through intentional warnings. The English Football Association (FA) has indicted Paqueta on charges that he was deliberately warned in an EPL game so that acquaintances, including himself, could benefit from betting.
It's been a problem for Paqueta to have received the card four times since 2022. It is claimed that he was deliberately warned against Leicester City in November 2022, Aston Villa in March 2023, Leeds United in May and Bournemouth in August 2024. The player himself is currently denying the allegations altogether. He is very surprised and angry that the FA has decided to prosecute me. I cooperated with every step of the investigation for nine months. I provided all the information I could. I completely deny all allegations. I'll fight to clear up", he strongly denied.
Nevertheless, the FA pushed him hard. He also forewarned stronger punishment ahead of the court hearing. According to British media, `The FA has requested a permanent ban on Paqueta,' adding that if Paqueta's alleged match-fixing is true, it should be severely punished.
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Paqueta also shed tears during the season game because of his unfairness. He was warned during a match against Tottenham in May, and suddenly began to shed tears. As he continued to shed tears, the West Ham players wrapped themselves around him, soothing and barely calming down. Director David Moyes, Paqueta's former teacher, also gave his support. Moyes also showed his willingness to take on an important witness role in Paqueta's defense. Moyes is reported to be rebelling against much of Paqueta's claims.
Eventually, after a long legal battle, Paqueta was able to prove his innocence by escaping from the allegations of game manipulation. In a club statement, Paqueta "I have pleaded not guilty to this charge from the first day this investigation began. I can't say more for now. I want to smile and express my eagerness to start playing soccer again. I would like to thank my wife, the club, the fans who have always supported me, my family, friends, and the legal team all for their support, with joy and appreciation to the supporters.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
