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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Sims

West Ham star Lucas Paqueta lashes out at FA on social media

  • West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta was sent off for dissent during his side's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday.
  • Paqueta subsequently criticised the Football Association (FA) on social media, accusing them of failing to provide "psychological support".
  • His emotional outburst follows a two-year FA investigation into spot-fixing allegations, from which he was cleared in July.
  • The investigation notably prevented a potential transfer to Manchester City two summers ago.
  • West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo stated he would have a private conversation with Paqueta to understand the situation.

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Lucas Paqueta takes aim at FA in extraordinary social media rant after red card against Liverpool

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