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France 24
18 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
West Ham's Paqueta cleared of betting charges
The Brazil international was charged with four alleged breaches of Football Association (FA) rules in relation to matches involving the Premier League side. It was alleged the 27-year-old directly sought to influence games by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the "improper purpose of affecting the betting market". The four charges against Paqueta related to a game against Leicester in November 2022 and matches against Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth in 2023. He was facing the prospect of a lifetime ban if found guilty. The Brazilian denied the charges and the independent regulatory commission found them not proven following a hearing. The FA said two charges against Paqueta, related to a failure to cooperate with its investigation, had been found proven. It said a commission would decide on an appropriate sanction for those proven breaches "at the earliest opportunity". The Brazilian, who joined West Ham in 2022, said in a club statement that he had always maintained his "innocence against these extremely serious accusations". "I can't say anything more at this time, but I would like to express how grateful I am to God and how eager I am to return to playing football with a smile on my face," he said. "To my wife who never let go of my hand, to West Ham United, to the fans who always cheered me on, and to my family, friends and the legal team who have supported me." West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady said: "We are pleased Lucas has been cleared. He has maintained his innocence from the outset, and as a club we have resolutely stood by him and supported him throughout the process." Alastair Campbell, a partner at the law firm Level and the head of Paqueta's legal team, said: "Few cases carry the gravity of this one -- professionally, personally and emotionally for our client. "Lucas has faced down immense pressure with remarkable strength and resilience." The FA said it was awaiting the written reasons from the independent commission in relation to its decision on the charges, and would not be commenting further until that time. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was given a suspended two-month ban in May last year over breaches of betting rules. It came as the Italian international was serving a 10-month ban handed down by the Italian authorities for betting offences.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
West Ham's Paqueta cleared of betting charges
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday. The Brazilian international was charged with four alleged breaches of FA rules in relation to matches involving the Premier League side. It was alleged that the 27-year-old directly sought to influence matches by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the "improper purpose of affecting the betting market". He denied the charges and the independent regulatory commission found the charges not proven following a hearing. The Football Association said two charges against Paqueta related to a failure to cooperate with its investigation had been found proven. It said a commission would decide on an appropriate sanction for those proven breaches "at the earliest opportunity". The Brazilian said in a statement issued by West Ham that he had always maintained his "innocence against these extremely serious accusations". West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady said: "We are pleased Lucas has been cleared. He has maintained his innocence from the outset, and as a club we have resolutely stood by him and supported him throughout the process." jw/nf
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
West Ham's Paqueta cleared of betting charges
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday. The Brazilian international was charged with four alleged breaches of FA rules in relation to matches involving the Premier League side. It was alleged that the 27-year-old directly sought to influence matches by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the "improper purpose of affecting the betting market". He denied the charges and the independent regulatory commission found the charges not proven following a hearing. The Football Association said two charges against Paqueta related to a failure to cooperate with its investigation had been found proven. It said a commission would decide on an appropriate sanction for those proven breaches "at the earliest opportunity". The Brazilian said in a statement issued by West Ham that he had always maintained his "innocence against these extremely serious accusations". West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady said: "We are pleased Lucas has been cleared. He has maintained his innocence from the outset, and as a club we have resolutely stood by him and supported him throughout the process." jw/nf
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
West Ham star Lucas Paqueta is CLEARED in spot-fixing trial after two-year investigation
West Ham United star Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing after a two-year investigation by the Football Association. Mail Sport broke the story of the FA's probe back in August 2023 when it was suspected that he had been purposefully picking up yellow cards in order to influence betting markets. That led to Paqueta being charged in May 2024 with four counts of spot‑fixing – related to cautions shown in Premier League fixtures against Leicester City, Aston Villa, Leeds United, and Bournemouth – and a further two of obstructing an FA investigation. Alongside that charge sheet was believed to be a recommendation that he receive a life ban if found guilty. It turned into one of the most high-profile corruption cases ever seen in English football but now, the Brazilian star has been cleared. A West Ham statement read: 'West Ham United can confirm that an independent Regulatory Commission has cleared Lucas Paquetá of misconduct charges made against him by the Football Association for alleged breaches of FA rule E5. The Club has stood by Lucas since the very start of a long and difficult process. West Ham United Vice-Chair Karren Brady added: 'We are pleased Lucas has been cleared. He has maintained his innocence from the outset, and as a Club we have resolutely stood by him and supported him throughout the process. 'Despite the incredible pressure on him, Lucas has performed week in and week out for the Club, always giving everything. It has been a difficult time for Lucas and his family, but he has remained absolutely professional throughout and he is now looking forward to drawing a line under this episode, as is everyone at West Ham United.' And Paquetá said: 'Since the first day of this investigation, I have maintained my innocence against these extremely serious accusations. I can't say anything more at this time, but I would like to express how grateful I am to God and how eager I am to return to playing football with a smile on my face. 'To my wife who never let go of my hand, to West Ham United, to the fans who always cheered me on, and to my family, friends and the legal team who have supported me - thank you for everything.' 'West Ham United will make no further comment at this time.' The independent panel tasked with assessing his involvement revealed their verdict to Paqueta and West Ham on Friday. The Hammers have been furious with how the FA allowed their investigation to drag on for so long, leaving Graham Potter 's side unsure about one of their star players until three weeks before the season starting. Despite his occasional inconsistency, Paqueta is considered one of West Ham's best players, as a special type of talent who can turn a game in their favour. It was his assist for Jarrod Bowen which saw them beat Fiorentina in the Conference League final in Prague in June 2023, marking their first major trophy in 43 years. His manager for that triumph was David Moyes, the now-Everton boss who Mail Sport revealed even acted as a witness in a significant section of his defence against the FA's claims. Sources close to Paqueta say it has been a tormenting time for him personally. The yellow he received against Leicester, on November 12, 2022, was nearly 1,000 days ago. Ever since learning that he was being investigated, the 27-year-old strenuously insisted he is innocent and West Ham have supported him through it all. The standard of proof was based on a 'balance of probabilities' – as in civil law cases – as opposed to the more rigorous 'beyond a reasonable doubt' threshold in criminal proceedings. Paqueta has been a key player for West Ham since signing from Lyon for a club-record £51million in 2022. He was all set to sign for Manchester City in £80m move in 2023 until it emerged that he was being investigated due to suspicious betting patterns surrounding his bookings. It is understood West Ham passed that information to City, who withdrew their interest.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
I'm a 50 year-old career changer – what advice do you have for me as I look for a new job?
Scroll down to read Karren's advice to a reader who is changing careers later in life BOSSING IT I'm a 50 year-old career changer – what advice do you have for me as I look for a new job? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here, Karren gives her expert advice to a reader who is looking for help on writing a CV. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Karren Brady gives you career advice Q) I am 50 and have been at my current job for 24 years. Over the past few years, there have been a lot of changes at the company and I think it's time I moved on, and also look at a complete career change. I have excellent audio-typing skills and have recently completed a Microsoft course. But I haven't written a CV or cover letter in years, so I need some help with how to do this. I am also not sure if my age is an advantage or disadvantage when looking for a job. Do you have any advice? Name and address withheld A) First, congratulations on 24 years at your current company – it says a lot about your loyalty, hard work and professionalism. A career change now is a brave and exciting step, so well done on making this decision. Updating your CV might feel overwhelming at first, but start with simple and straightforward actions, such as listing your skills and achievements, like your Microsoft course and audio-typing skills. Focus on your transferable strengths, including communication, organisation and adaptability, and be sure to highlight any other recent training to show you're up to date and eager to grow in a new role. When writing your cover letter, keep the tone confident, clear and genuine. Apprentice star Karren Brady terrified after burglar launched FOUR raids on £6m home in 16 hours taking designer gear Tailor each letter to the specific job you're applying for by connecting the wealth of experience and skills you clearly have to exactly what the role requires. Focus on your achievements, rather than just responsibilities, and use keywords from the job description to help your application get noticed. Explain why the role excites you and finish with a confident invitation for an interview. As for your age, it's far from being a disadvantage – employers value experience! Got a careers question for Karren? Email bossingit@
