“Don’t mention yellow cards to me”: Flamengo’s Paquetá interrupts live | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá joked about the yellow card issue

Lucas Paquetá has suffered in recent years because of accusations involving sports betting. The Flamengo midfielder was investigated in England over alleged yellow cards intended to benefit people close to him, but he was ultimately cleared. The issue is now in the past, and the red-and-black player takes it lightly these days.

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In a conversation with CS player Gabriel ‘FalleN’ Toledo, Paquetá showed that the matter is already behind him. The gamer commented that he has seen many football players pick up “yellow cards for silly reasons.” That was when the Flamengo midfielder interrupted him.

“Don’t talk to me about yellow cards. Let’s talk about something else. You’re killing me there (laughs). It’s all good,” said Paquetá, in a clear reference to the problems he went through in the Premier League. The midfielder’s joke left FalleN embarrassed. “I don’t even know what to say to you now, I’m blushing.”

WHAT HAPPENED TO LUCAS PAQUETÁ?

Lucas Paquetá was cleared in July 2025 by the English Football Association (FA) of match-fixing accusations related to betting. The midfielder had been investigated for allegedly forcing yellow cards between 2022 and 2023, with suspicious bets originating from Paquetá Island in Rio de Janeiro. Despite being found innocent during his time at West Ham (ENG), the case derailed a possible transfer to Manchester City (ENG).

Upset by all the accusations, Paquetá asked to leave English football and wanted to return home, to Flamengo. As a result, the club invested 42 million euros (R$ 260 million) and signed the academy product from Ninho, who rediscovered the joy of playing football.

WHEN WILL PAQUETÁ BE BACK IN ACTION, THEN?

After taking part in a gaming livestream on Friday (17), Paquetá shifts his focus back to Flamengo. This Saturday (18), at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), there is training at Ninho do Urubu, with another session on Sunday (19) morning. Later, at 7:30 p.m., the Most Beloved faces Bahia in the 12th round of the Brasileirão at the Maracanã.

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