<p>London: The Football Association has charged West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta over four alleged breaches of betting rules, it said on Thursday.</p>.<p>The 26-year-old Brazilian has been charged with deliberately seeking to receive a booking during four Premier League games in 2022 and 2023.</p><p>"It's alleged that he (Paqueta) directly sought to influence ... these matches by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market in order for one or more persons to profit from betting," the FA said in a statement.</p><p>Paqueta, who has until June 3 to respond to the charges, denied any wrongdoing.</p><p>"I am extremely surprised and upset that the FA has decided to charge me," he said in a statement on both Instagram and X.</p><p>"For nine months, I have co-operated with every step of their investigation and provided all the information I can.</p><p>"I deny all the charges in their entirety and will fight with every breath to clear my name. Due to the ongoing process, I will not be providing any further comment."</p>.<p>West Ham acknowledged receipt of the charges.</p><p>"The Club will continue to stand by and support the Player throughout the process and will make no further comment until the matter is concluded," they said in a statement.</p>
<p>London: The Football Association has charged West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta over four alleged breaches of betting rules, it said on Thursday.</p>.<p>The 26-year-old Brazilian has been charged with deliberately seeking to receive a booking during four Premier League games in 2022 and 2023.</p><p>"It's alleged that he (Paqueta) directly sought to influence ... these matches by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market in order for one or more persons to profit from betting," the FA said in a statement.</p><p>Paqueta, who has until June 3 to respond to the charges, denied any wrongdoing.</p><p>"I am extremely surprised and upset that the FA has decided to charge me," he said in a statement on both Instagram and X.</p><p>"For nine months, I have co-operated with every step of their investigation and provided all the information I can.</p><p>"I deny all the charges in their entirety and will fight with every breath to clear my name. Due to the ongoing process, I will not be providing any further comment."</p>.<p>West Ham acknowledged receipt of the charges.</p><p>"The Club will continue to stand by and support the Player throughout the process and will make no further comment until the matter is concluded," they said in a statement.</p>