The FA alleges the midfielder ‘intentionally sought to receive a card from the referee for the purpose of affect the betting market’.
WEST HAM midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged with spot-fixing offences in four Premier League matches.
“It’s alleged that he directly sought to influence the progress, conduct, or any other aspect of, or occurrence in these matches by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market in order for one or more persons to profit from betting,” said a statement from the FA.
The midfielder denied the allegations in a statement on X, writing: “I am extremely surprised and upset that The FA has decided to charge me.
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