The FA v Lucas Paquetá

Nick De Marco KC represented the Brazilian international and West Ham United football player, Lucas Paquetá, in relation to four FA Rule E5 charges of spot-fixing in Premier League matches in what is understood to be the longest FA case in its history. The FA alleged Mr Paquetá deliberately obtained yellow cards in four different Premier League matches in order to help others win bets on football.

The Regulatory Commission found all four spot-fixing charges not proven and dismissed them, while it upheld two charges of breach of FA Rule 3 relating to the failure to provide information when required.

The Commission’s written reasons for its findings are not yet available.