Paqueta could sue FA after spot-fixing acquittal
Summary
Lucas Paqueta, a West Ham midfielder, was cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent commission. He is now thinking about suing the Football Association (FA) after the charges led to his potential transfer to Manchester City being canceled. The commission found flaws in the FA's evidence, leading to Paqueta's acquittal.Key Facts
- Lucas Paqueta was charged with spot-fixing by the FA in May 2024.
- The charges involved allegations that he intentionally got yellow cards to affect betting outcomes.
- An independent commission cleared Paqueta of the charges in July 2025.
- The FA has decided not to appeal the commission's decision.
- The investigation led to the cancellation of Paqueta’s £80 million transfer to Manchester City.
- The commission criticized FA's reliance on its own employee's evidence instead of independent experts for betting data analysis.
- Paqueta's legal team is now considering legal action against the FA.
- The FA’s case included 542 bets involving 253 bettors, but the commission found the evidence to be circumstantial.
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