Lucas Paqueta vows to clear his name after being charged with spot-fixingBy Carl Markham, PAWest Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has vowed to “fight with every breath” to clear his name after being charged with four spot-fixing offences. “I deny the charges in their entirety and will fight with every breath to clear my name. Due to the ongoing process, I will not be providing any further comment.”West Ham have pledged to stand by their player. “Lucas categorically denies the breach and will continue to robustly defend his position,” a club spokesperson said. Sporting sanctions for players found guilty of spot-fixing range from a six-month suspension to a life ban.

Source: Irish Independent May 23, 2024 22:56 UTC