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Flamengo closely follows the trial of Lucas Paquetá

Trained in the youth categories of Flamengo, Lucas Paquetá still does not know the future of his career. Although the verdict was expected to be announced this Friday (25th), the English Football Association (FA) has not yet revealed the final result of the investigation into the midfielder's alleged involvement in betting manipulation. However, everything indicates that the player will be acquitted of the charges.

According to information from the English newspaper ‘The Times’, Lucas Paquetá will be acquitted of the Premier League charges regarding involvement in sports betting. Thus, if the player's innocence is confirmed, the FA will cover the costs of the player's legal fees, which could reach around 90 million reais. Now, the final decision is expected to be announced next week.

WHAT IS LUCAS PAQUETÁ'S SITUATION?

Lucas Paquetá was reported in May 2024 for alleged involvement in a betting scheme. After all, the English Football Association accused the player of violating conduct rules regarding sports betting. According to the report, the midfielder manipulated results in four Premier League games, as he received yellow cards in the matches in question.

Thus, the English Justice spent months judging the midfielder's situation and, at the beginning of June, concluded Lucas Paquetá's process. However, it is worth noting that the body has not yet revealed the verdict, despite assuring that it would announce the result this Friday (25th). It is important to remember that, in case of conviction, the Flamengo graduate could be permanently banned from football.

IS FLAMENGO MONITORING PAQUETÁ'S SITUATION?

It is worth remembering that Paquetá was close to wearing the Sacred Mantle again. On that occasion, in December 2024, Flamengo opened talks with West Ham to repatriate the midfielder. However, the London club rejected the sale of the athlete. Furthermore, in January of this year, the football director José Boto stated that the player's style pleases the red-black board.

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