Paquetá sees red against Liverpool, hits out at the English press | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá was sent off at the end of the match against Liverpool (ENG)

The West Ham (ENG) couldn't withstand the pressure from Liverpool (ENG) and ended up being defeated 2-0 at home this Sunday (30), in the Premier League. Lucas Paquetá, former Flamengo player, was sent off at the end of the match. After the duel, the midfielder criticized the English press.

— It's ridiculous to have your life and career affected by two years without any psychological support from the federation. Maybe this ridiculous behavior is just a reflection of everything I've had to endure and, it seems, will have to continue enduring! I apologize if I'm not perfect — said Lucas Paquetá, on X.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF LUCAS PAQUETÁ'S CRITICISM?

Thus, Lucas Paquetá was sent off in the final minutes of the match held at the London Olympic Stadium. The former Flamengo player did not like the referee's decision and confronted the official. Therefore, he ended up being sent off.

As a result, part of the English press began to question Lucas Paquetá's expulsion. Some newspapers highlighted that the incident was ‘ridiculous’ on the part of the former Flamengo player, who did not let it go and responded on social media.

PERSECUTION OF PAQUETÁ?

Lucas Paquetá was the target of investigations by the English Football Association (FA) in recent months. This is because the former Flamengo midfielder was accused of allegedly favoring bettors. However, the athlete was cleared and can play without issues.

AND FLAMENGO?

Meanwhile, Flamengo, Lucas Paquetá's former club, has only reasons to celebrate. Last Saturday (29), the red-black team defeated Palmeiras 1-0 in Lima and won the Copa Libertadores title. Thus, Mengo became four-time champions.

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