LUCAS PAQUETA is set to be slapped with a £150,000 fine after his betting probe, according to reports.
The West Ham playmaker, 28, was cleared of spot-fixing charges following an independent investigation.
Lucas Paqueta is expected to be charged £150,000 by the FA for his lack of cooperation during his investigation[/caption]
Paqueta avoided a lifetime ban after being accused of deliberately getting booked in matches.
After two years of question marks over the future of his career, the Brazilian breathed a huge sigh of relief when the FA confirmed he had escaped the possibility of never being allowed to play football again when the claims were not proven.
However, he was found guilty of two breaches of FA Rule F3 by failing to answer questions and to provide information to the investigation.
A fine for those offences was expected.
And now The Times report Paqueta must stump up around £150,000 for his lack of cooperation.
That works out as approximately a week’s wages for the Hammers star.
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