Lucas Paqueta spot-fixing case 'finally closed' despite West Ham star being hit with new FA sanction

Brazilian warned about future conduct after ‘failing to answer questions and provide information’ in spot-fixing investigation

Lucas Paqueta was in July cleared of spot-fixing charges

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Sam Tabuteau

31 October 2025

Lucas Paqueta has been hit with an FA sanction over his spot-fixing investigation, but West Ham say they are pleased the case “is now finally closed”.

Paqueta was in July cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission following a long FA investigation.

The Brazilian was charged in May last year for allegedly getting booked deliberately “for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market”.

Paqueta was facing the prospect of a lifetime ban if found guilty but he was cleared after a regulatory commission found the charges to be “not proven”.

The FA confirmed on Friday that Paqueta has now been warned about future conduct after “failing to answer questions and provide information” during their investigation.

But West Ham say “this matter is now finally closed”.

The FA said in a statement: “An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned West Ham United FC’s Lucas Paqueta for two proven breaches of FA Rule F3.

“The player denied two charges of failing to comply with a requirement to answer questions and provide information to The FA’s investigation into breaches of the Rules. However, both breaches of FA Rule F3 were found proven following a hearing.”

In a statement, West Ham said: “West Ham United acknowledges the statement published by the Football Association today, confirming that Lucas Paqueta has received a warning as to his future conduct, following two proven breaches of FA rule F3, after he was cleared of misconduct charges made against him for alleged breaches of FA rule E5.

“West Ham United and Lucas Paqueta are pleased that this matter is now finally closed.

“The club will be making no further comment.

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