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FA Eyes Lifetime Ban for Paquetá Over Alleged Betting Scandal

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June 4, 2024

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Westham midfielder Lucas Paquetá

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The Football Association (FA) is reportedly seeking a lifetime ban for Lucas Paquetá, a midfielder for West Ham United, following an alleged betting scandal. Paquetá has been charged with breaching FA rules by allegedly getting booked deliberately in several Premier League matches with the intention of affecting the betting market.

These incidents are said to have occurred across the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. The FA’s investigation into Paquetá began after suspicious betting patterns were noticed around a booking he received in a match against Bournemouth in August 2023.

The bets were reported to the International Betting Integrity Association, which then alerted FIFA and the FA. Paquetá is accused of intentionally receiving yellow cards in four matches, which could potentially result in a significant ban if he is found guilty.

Paquetá has denied the charges and vowed to fight them, expressing his surprise and upset over the allegations. The potential punishment for such breaches ranges from a six-month suspension to a lifetime ban, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.

This case comes after similar instances in English football, including the 10-year ban for Stratford Town defender Kynan Isaac in 2022 for his part in spot-fixing during an FA Cup tie, and a six-year ban for Lincoln City defender Bradley Wood in 2018 for picking up two deliberate yellow cards in FA Cup ties. The outcome of Paquetá’s case could have significant implications for his career, as well as for the wider football community in terms of the handling of such allegations and the enforcement of betting rules.

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Asante Kotoko’s Adako Jachie Redevelopment Begins: THE KING’S PROJECT

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July 26, 2024

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The King’s Project

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Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has initiated the transformation of its Adako Jachie training grounds into a state-of-the-art facility, named ‘The King’s Project.’

This ambitious multi-phase project is fully funded by His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Phase one of the project has commenced, marking the beginning of an initiative that aims to modernize the club’s training infrastructure.

The announcement has been met with enthusiasm and support from fans and stakeholders, with hopes for its swift completion and positive impact on the club’s future.

This ambitious project, fully funded by His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will be executed in multiple phases. Today marks the beginning of Phase One.

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Hearts of Oak Sign Benjamin Asare, as Agbesimah Departs

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July 25, 2024

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Accra Hearts of Oak, a Ghana Premier League club, has been active in the transfer market, signing goalkeeper Benjamin Asare from Great Olympics on a two-year deal. The club has also parted ways with three goalkeepers, Richard Attah, Eric Ofori Antwi, and Richmond Ayi, and center back Kofi Agbesimah is set to join FC Samartex.

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Manchester United’s 2024/25 Away Kit Revealed

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July 25, 2024

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Manchester United unveiled their new away kit for the 2024-25 season, drawing inspiration from the club’s history and the rivers of Manchester. The design pays homage to the 90s era of the club’s kits and has received a mixed response from fans and media.