An independent regulatory commission on Thursday cleared West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta of spot-fixing charges.
The Brazilian international was accused of four alleged FA regulations violations involving Premier League games.
The 27-year-old allegedly intentionally sought to get a card from the referee for the “improper purpose of affecting the betting market” in an attempt to influence matches.
Following a hearing, the independent regulatory commission determined that the allegations were unsupported.
The Football Association reported that it had established the existence of two allegations against Paqueta relating to her failure to cooperate with its investigation.
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A commission would “at the veryearliest opportunity” decide on a suitable sanction for those whose breaches had been proven.
The Brazilian asserted in a statement from West Ham that he had always defended his innocence in the face of “these very serious accusations.”
Karren Brady, vice president of West Ham United, expressed his satisfaction with Lucas’ clearance. We have resolutely stood by him and supported him throughout the entire process because he has always maintained innocence.
Source: Channels TV
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