West Ham United have major fears of Lucas Paqueta being banned FOR LIFE over the FA's betting investigation. Paqueta has been investigated by the FA over claims he deliberately was booked on four different occasions over the course of 2022 and 2023 to enable winning wagers.

Paqueta was charged with spot-fixing offences in four Premier League matches. The Brazil international denies any wrongdoing but the Football Association has charged him in relation to his conduct in matches against Leicester in November 2022, Aston Villa in March 2023, Leeds in May 2023 and Bournemouth last August.

West Ham manager Graham Potter said Friday that forward Lucas Paqueta is focused on getting back on the pitch despite a Football Association hearing into alleged spot-fixing hanging over him.The Football Association is reported to be pushing for a lifetime ban for Paqueta if he is found guilty.

West Ham boss Graham Potter has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Newcastle at London Stadium (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: He was asked about Lucas Paqueta,

Lucas Paqueta could yet receive a lifetime ban but will be permitted to take to the field for West Ham United while his FA betting hearing takes place this later this month

West Ham star Lucas Paqueta will be allowed to participate in matches during his FA betting hearing. The 27-year-old could face a lifetime ban if found guilty of spot-fixing allegations, which claim he deliberately got himself booked on four separate occasions.

West Ham star Lucas Paqueta, who strongly denies the allegations, could get a lifetime ban from the FA if he is found guilty of deliberately receiving yellow cards

The 27-year-old playmaker sustained an ankle injury in training and missed victories against Arsenal and Leicester City.