“Will never play football again if everything point at him” Fresh West Ham man lifetime Ban arises as FA ready to issue HUGE punishment.
In May 2024, Paqueta was charged by the FA with six counts of spot-fixing. Questions arose over yellow cards he received in four Premier League matches, but the Brazilian midfielder continues to deny all allegations.
The FA held Paqueta’s phone for eight weeks last year, examining his call logs, messages, and bank records. According to *The Sun*, on October 8, the FA requested further access to his phone for additional checks, but Paqueta was unable to locate it.
Finance expert Stefan Borson speculated that Paqueta is likely anxious, given the potential penalties he could face if found guilty. He noted, “I’m sure he’ll have a fair trial. He’s probably very nervous because, if he loses, it will be extremely difficult for him to continue his career, especially in the Premier League. That would be nearly impossible. If he’s guilty, he might not play again at all, which explains his anxiety. It’s his entire career at stake.”
Since the allegations surfaced, Paqueta’s performances have noticeably declined, worsening after he was formally charged. West Ham is struggling in form, and manager Julen Lopetegui urgently needs Paqueta—one of the club’s standout players—to step up his game.