“Lucas Paqueta Faces Life Ban? New Charges Revealed After Shocking Phone Toss Incident. Details Inside!
According to a report from The Sun, Lucas Paquetá faces two new potential charges in his betting case after discarding his phone, which could result in a lifetime ban.
The Brazilian international was required to submit his phone to the FA last year as part of an investigation into suspicious betting activity. The FA retained the device for about eight weeks while they analyzed his call logs, messages, and bank records.
Since then, Paquetá has acquired a new phone and disposed of the one under investigation. Although the FA requested that he locate the old phone later, it could not be found.
As a result, the FA has accused him of obstructing their inquiry, leading to charges issued in May, including two aggravated breaches for non-cooperation. Additionally, he faces two breaches of FA Rule F3, which pertains to his mobile phone.
SunSport also reported that Paquetá’s hearing is scheduled for next March, but a verdict may not be reached until the summer, allowing him to continue playing for the remainder of the season. This is a significant advantage for Hammers manager Julen Lopetegui, who considers Paquetá a vital part of his strategy.
