Lucas Paqueta, banned for life from football?

March will be a month of high stakes for Lucas Paqueta. According to Sky Sports News, the English Football Association is seeking a lifetime ban for the Brazilian player.

This is the longest-running investigation in the history of English football. It has been ongoing for over a year. Lucas Paqueta is accused of manipulating yellow cards for sports betting, particularly during matches against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds, and Bournemouth. However, since the outbreak of this case, Paqueta denies the allegations. In fact, he has assured that he will defend his honor at all costs:

I am completely shocked and upset by the allegations made against me by the Football Association. For nine months, I have cooperated at every stage of their investigation and provided all the information I could. I completely deny all the accusations and will fight to my last breath to defend my name.

The hearing is scheduled for this March, according to Sky Sports News. The media specifies that if the FA wins the case, the Brazilian could be banned for life. The coming weeks are therefore crucial for Paqueta's future.

Aliou Toundé |

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