The press release from the English Football Association:
“West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of FA Rules E5 and F3. The player was charged with four breaches of FA Rule E5.1 in relation to his conduct during the club’s Premier League matches against Leicester City on November 12, 2022; Aston Villa on March 12, 2023; Leeds United on May 21, 2023; and AFC Bournemouth on 12 August 2023. It is alleged that he directly sought to influence the course, conduct or any other aspect or event of these matches by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the improper purpose to allocate bets so that one or more people can profit from the bets. Lucas Paqueta was also charged with two violations of FA Rule F3 due to alleged breaches of FA Rule F2. The player has until June 3, 2024 to respond to these accusations, subject to any request to extend this deadline. The FA will make no further comment until the conclusion of this matter.”
