- Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of four misconduct charges concerning alleged breaches of the Football Association's betting rules.
- An independent regulatory commission found the charges, which alleged he attempted to receive a red card to influence betting markets, not proven.
- Paqueta had consistently denied the accusations since the investigation began in May 2024, with West Ham United supporting him throughout.
- However, the FA confirmed that two separate charges against Paqueta, relating to his failure to co-operate with the investigation, have been proven.
- A commission will now decide the appropriate sanction for Paqueta concerning these two proven charges.
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