” CAREER AT RISK ” : Lucas Paqueta’s Future in Doubt Amid Betting Scandal, Potential Lifetime Ban Looms for West Ham Star.
Paqueta’s possible punishment, should he be found guilty, is discussed by a representative of the International Betting Integrity Association.
Due to possible betting violations, Lucas Paqueta faces charges, and his future with West Ham United is currently very uncertain. At the beginning of the 2023–24 season, word leaked out that Lucas Paqueta, a standout for West Ham, was under investigation for his possible involvement in a betting fraud.
Before the news surfaced, the 26-year-old former star of Lyon was close to joining Manchester City (Daily Mail). And following the FA’s investigation into the purported betting violations, he was subsequently charged. According to recent claims, the management of the Hammers is afraid that the Brazil international’s career may end if he is proven guilty of the charges, which he fiercely disputes.
Then, word spread around Brazil that a judgment over Paqueta’s future was expected to be made on June 10th, when senator Jorge Kajuru and other members of “The Parliamentary Inquiry Commission” were scheduled to meet. But things are still very much up in the air regarding his current status. It is impossible for anyone to predict with certainty what will actually transpire. But now, an influential source has provided some clarification on the matter.
Penalties suggested for Lucas Paqueta in the event of guilt Every single individual associated with the Hammers is crossing their fingers for the 26-year-old to have a successful conclusion. Next season, his colleagues will be vying for playing time with Paqueta. When Lucas revealed the news to the team last year, Edson Alvarez reportedly gave him a lot of support.
Paqueta’s acquittal on all charges will obviously be the best result. In this manner, we will be able to sell him to Man City for at least £70 million, or we will get to enjoy him for at least one more season.
Julen Lopetegui will have a substantial increase in his summer transfer budget if West Ham decides to sell him. But it looks like Paqueta and the Hammers might not have a happy ending. According to The Athletic, a prominent insider with the International Betting Integrity Association—who wishes to remain anonymous—has indicated that the South American player may receive a lifetime ban if proven guilty of any role in the suspected betting violations.
This type of case has previously occurred; in 2021, Stratford Town defender Kynan Isaac received a ten-year suspension for placing a wager that he would receive a booking in an FA Cup match. But, if Paqueta is found guilty, the outcome might differ from Isaac’s because he didn’t truly wager on himself. Whatever occurs, the West Ham star’s most recent update doesn’t seem promising at all, does it?
