West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta is shown a red card by referee Darren England during a match against Liverpool at London Stadium, London, November 30, 2025.
LONDON— West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta criticised the Football Association for a lack of support in a remarkable outburst after he was sent off against Liverpool on Sunday.
The Brazilian earned a needless red card when he was shown two yellow cards in quick succession for dissent during the 2-0 defeat at the London Stadium.
Paqueta had an FA investigation into spot-fixing allegations hanging over him for two years after he was accused of getting booked deliberately for betting purposes.
He was cleared of the charges in July, but the probe still cost him a likely move to Manchester City two years ago.
The emotional 28-year-old took to social media after his dismissal against Liverpool to blast the FA for not providing him with “psychological support”.
