The Brazilian Lucas Paquetámidfielder West Ham United, He insisted on denying the accusations against him of match-fixing and pointed to leaks from people close to the case who try to tarnish his image.
Paquetá is accused by the English federation of alleged match-fixing by receiving yellow cards in relation to certain matches of the Premier League. The player will face a hearing that will begin in March of next year and that may result in a sanction that threatens his sporting career.
In a publication in instagramPaquetá has come out against rumors that if he is guilty he would receive a lifelong ban and would not be able to play football again.
“I am frustrated and sad for having read incorrect and false articles in the press, both in Brazil and in Englandwho claim to know details about my case. Some of that information is completely false and seems to come to light to damage my image. I am also concerned that, although it is false information, these articles cite sources close to the case,” Paquetá said.
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“The FA proceedings are supposedly confidential and are extremely serious for me and my family. The continued leaking and publication of false information is putting me at risk of receiving a fair trial. I have therefore asked my lawyers to write to the FA to ask that they carry out an investigation into how information, whether correct or not, comes into the public domain. “I will continue to deny the charges and hope to prove my innocence.”added the Brazilian.
According to information from the English press, the deliberate yellows of Package They would have reported profits of up to 100,000 pounds (120,000 euros) to around sixty people in Brazil.
