Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Paqueta Criticizes FA for Lack of Support
Lucas Paqueta, a football player for West Ham United, got a red card in a game against Liverpool.
He was upset and said the Football Association didn't help him when he was being investigated for something called spot-fixing.
This investigation went on for two years and made it hard for him to play and move to another team.
He said he felt like a villain and that the stress made him act out.
Even though he was cleared of any wrongdoing, he still feels the effects of the investigation.
Lucas Paqueta criticized the Football Association for lack of psychological support during a two-year spot-fixing investigation.
He received a red card in West Ham United's 2-0 loss to Liverpool for two quick yellow cards due to dissent.
Paqueta expressed emotional strain and frustration, stating the investigation affected his life and career.
The investigation prevented a potential transfer to Manchester City and damaged his reputation.
Despite being cleared, Paqueta feels the lingering effects of the investigation and apologized to fans and teammates for his actions.
- Who
- Lucas Paqueta, West Ham United midfielder
- What
- Criticized the Football Association for lack of support during a spot-fixing probe and after receiving a red card
- When
- December 1, 2025
- Where
- London, United Kingdom
- Why
- Due to emotional strain from a two-year spot-fixing investigation and subsequent red card
- Player
- Lucas Paqueta
- Team
- West Ham United
- Match Result
- 2-0 loss to Liverpool
- Red Card Reason
- Two yellow cards for dissent
- Investigation Duration
- Two years
- Investigation Outcome
- Cleared of all allegations
- Transfer Impact
- Proposed move to Manchester City fell through
