Lucas PaquetáBrazilian soccer player of the West Ham United and the National Team, faces critical moments in the midst of an investigation by the English football Federation (FA). The accusation indicates that the midfielder I would have forced yellow cards intentionally between 2022 and 2023 to economically benefit certain apostators. If your guilt was verified, you could face a suspension for life, affecting your career nationally and internationally.
The impact of this situation was recently evident when, in the party of the West Ham contra el Tottenham For the Premier League, the player broke into tears after receiving a yellow card. Minutes later, your coach, Graham Potterhe decided to replace him with the obvious emotional burden that prevented him from continuing. “He is simply a player who is doing his best he can and wants the situation to improve, and he probably felt a little frustrated with the action,” the coach said at the end of the game.
In this context, María Eduarda FournierPaquetá’s wife since 2018 and the mother of her two children, used her social networks to express their support and address the situation. Through a publication in your account of InstagramFournier defended his partner, highlighting the player’s strength amid what defined as a “nightmare” that has been two years.
“I have never said anything here, and maybe I shouldn’t have done it. My husband has a posture and force that I admire and that impresses me “began the statement of the footballer’s wife. He continued detailing the personal impact that this judicial process has had, while emphasizing the integrity of Paquetá: “He has always had in his head that he would only defend himself at the right time and place. There is nothing against him, haven’t you noticed? ”
Fournier also launched criticisms of public and media opinions that have circulated around the case. “People are bad and unfair and know nothing,” He sentenced, before concluding his message with statements that reflected their faith and hope against the circumstance: “God knows everything, and only he knows why we are going through this. And just thanks to him we are fine and we live happy as a family. I just want people to respect it. ”
The controversy began when the FA identified possible irregularities in four concrete parties of the Premier League in which it is accused that Paquetá would have been deliberately admonished. According to the agency, the player “tried to influence the progress, behavior or any other aspect of these matches to affect the betting markets.” In addition, the Federation added that Paquetá did not provide certain documents required during the investigation.
According to British media, the audience to deal with the case will be one of the longest in the history of FA. Matches disputed against Leicester City (November 2022), Aston Villa (March 2023), Leeds United (May 2023) and Bournemouth (August 2023) are under review. The accusation also indicates that relatives of the player, like his brother Matheus And his uncle Bruno Tolentinothey could be involved in the operation. If irregularities are confirmed, they could face until Six years in prison.
Paquetá’s case is not the only incident related to bets that has recently come to light in the football environment. Other players, such as Sandro Tonali (Newcastle) y Nicoló Fagioli (Juventus), have also received sanctions from the Federation for similar cases.
