The day of reckoning is finally approaching for West Ham and Lucas Paqueta as the long-awaited verdict of his case is due to be announced imminently.
Brazilian star Paqueta has been the centre of a nearly two-year-long saga that started in August 2023.
The 27-year-old is accused of deliberately being booked on four separate occasions in order to influence betting markets.
His future now hangs in the balance, with the FA pushing for a lifetime ban if he is found guilty.
With the verdict due to be announced, SportsCasting understands that West Ham will be informed of the decision 24 hours ahead of any public announcement.
The club and the player’s representatives will therefore learn the fate of West Ham’s record £51 million signing ahead of time.
Lucas Paqueta will find out the verdict of his FA tribunal hearing in the coming hours.
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Lucas Paqueta Verdict Finally Set To Arrive
Following almost two years of chaos, we’re finally close to knowing the verdict on Lucas Paqueata’s case.
This ordeal has already cost West Ham £80 million, and thwarted Paqueta’s planned move to Manchester City.
The player’s wife also claims he has suffered mentally due to the ongoing trial.
And Irons boss Graham Potter has called for the Lucas Paqueta verdict to be delivered quickly so that West Ham can plan their transfer strategy.
There are already worries about this summer’s window, with Newcastle reportedly ready to all in for Jarrod Bowen.
Paqueta is expected to be sold if he escapes a lengthy ban, with Saudi Arabia a likely destination.
However, last month, a goalkeeper in Italy was threatened with a four-year ban if found guilty of receiving just one deliberate booking.
Paqueta is accused of deliberately getting four yellow cards.
Lucas Paqueta Back In West Ham Training
At the end of last season, Lucas Paqueta looked to be saying goodbye to West Ham fans.
The Brazilian looked downcast as he waved at supporters after the final game of the season.
But he has been pictured smiling and laughing with teammates in pre-season training.
And now, more than 50 days after his hearing ended, we are finally close to hearing the Lucas Paqueta verdict.
Lucas Paqueta and West Ham will find out the verdict of his FA tribunal hearing today (Friday 25 July) pic.twitter.com/JEDQhMOsvR
— West Ham Football (@westhamfootball) July 24, 2025
The player has always maintained his innocence.
In October of last year, Lucas Paqueta released a statement regarding the FA investigation.
He said: “I am frustrated and upset to have read recent misleading and inaccurate press articles, published in both England and Brazil, claiming to disclose information about my case.
“Some of that information is entirely false and appears designed to undermine my position.”
Why Might Lucas Paqueta Be Banned?
Paqueta strongly denies any wrongdoing, but has faced six charges in total.
He has been officially charged with breaches to FA Rules e5 and F3.
The four alleged breaches to rule E5.1 relate to Paqueta’s conduct in four Premier League games.
Matches against Leicester City, Aston Villa, Leeds United and Bournemouth between November 2022 and August 2023 have all been scrutinised.
The FA claim that Paqueta deliberately sought to receive a yellow card in these games to affect the betting market.
On top of these charges, the player has also been charges with breaches under FA Rule F3 in relation to alleged failure to comply with FA Rule F2.
Rule F2 allows the FA to require any participant (player, coach, official etc.) to attend, answer question, and provide documents or other information upon being given reasonable notice.
Paqueta is therefore accused of breaching this, which falls under Rule F3.
