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Banity? Judgment of Paquetá, former Flamengo, starts this Monday (17)

Player ex-mengão is defendant if possible handling sports betting and procedure should last three weeks; sock declared innocent

Future of Lucas Paquetá, former Flamengo, begins to be decided on Monday (17) with the beginning of his trial-Photo: Reproduction/West Ham
Future of Lucas Paquetá, former Flamengo, begins to be decided on Monday (17) with the beginning of his trial-Photo: Reproduction/West Ham

17 Mar 2025 | 13:54 |

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Lucas Paquetá , Ex-Flamengo , began to have his future decided on Monday, when began his trial for alleged betting bad conduct. The audience, which should last approximately three weeks, can result in severe punishment for the West Ham player. According to English press vehicles, such as Sky Sports and the Guardian , the English Federation of Football (FA) Asks the sock to be banned .



the accusations


the Brazilian was denounced by FA in May 2024 , accused of violating rules of conduct Sports bets . The infractions would have occurred in four Premier League matches:


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Bournemouth (12/08/2023)

On all these occasions, Paquetá received a yellow card, which raised suspicions about the possibility of manipulating to favor certain bets.

Paquetá denies accusations

just after the complaint on May 23, Paquetá on social networks, denying any involvement in irregularities:

“ I am extremely surprised e upset with the fact that the FA has decided to accuse me . I cooperated with all stages of the investigation and provided all the information I could during these nine months . I deny the full accusations and I will fight with all my strength to clean my name, ”said Paquetá.

the risk of banishment

Paqueta was framed in the English Federation Rule E5.1, which prohibits any player Influence , directly or indirectly, the result , the progress or a conduct of a match for improper purposes. If it is proven that your actions have impacted the game to benefit bets, it can receive from a suspension of months to a lifetime ban on football.

In addition, the FA also accused him of violations of rule F3 , related to inadequate conduct by providing information and documents during investigation . The player's cooperation will be taken into account in the final decision.

Now, the FA Regulatory Committee will evaluate the tests and the testimonials to define Paquetá's destination in football.


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Brasileirão: CBF defines the refereeing team for Ceará x Flamengo

The entity chooses the referee and Mengão goes to Fortaleza for the duel against Vozão in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship in the fight for leadership

CBF chooses Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima to referee Ceará vs Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship - Photo: César Greco/Palmeiras
CBF chooses Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima to referee Ceará vs Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship - Photo: César Greco/Palmeiras

03 Ago 2025 | 13:30 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (3) to face Ceará, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Arena Castelão. For the duel, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) defined the refereeing team, with Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima, from Pernambuco, chosen as the main referee . Alongside him will be Neuza Ines Back (SP) and Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior (PE) as assistants. The command of the VAR will be the responsibility of Ilbert Estevam da Silva (SP).


FULL ARBITRATION SCALE
  • Main referee: Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima (PE)
  • Assistant 1: Neuza Ines Back (SP)
  • Assistant 2: Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior (PE)
  • Fourth referee: Tarcísio Flores da Silva (PE)
  • VAR: Ilbert Estevam da Silva (SP)
REFEREE'S FIRST MATCH WITH FLAMENGO IN 2025


This will be Flamengo 's first match in 2025 refereed by Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima . Despite this, the referee has already officiated previous matches for the Rubro-Negro, such as the 0-0 draw with Palmeiras at Allianz Parque in the 2024 Brasileirão.


TEAMS' SITUATION IN THE TABLE

Flamengo enters this round as the leader of the Brasileirão, with 36 points, two more than second-placed Cruzeiro, but with a game in hand . Ceará, meanwhile, sits in tenth place with 21 points. Mengão relies on its strong away record to emerge victorious.


FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENT

The match against Ceará takes place at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) at Arena Castelão, marking another step for the Red-Blacks in their fight to maintain their position at the top of the table. The match will be broadcast on Record (free-to-air TV), Cazé TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) .


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What time is Flamengo's game against Ceará today? Find out everything you need to know

Mengão plays away from home at Castelão against Vozão and wants a win to stay top of the Brazilian Championship.

Find out what time Flamengo's game is today against Ceará for the 18th round of the Brasileirão - Photo: Reproduction/Disclosure
Find out what time Flamengo's game is today against Ceará for the 18th round of the Brasileirão - Photo: Reproduction/Disclosure

03 Ago 2025 | 12:30 |

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This Sunday night (03) promises to be full of strong emotions for the red-black fans. Flamengo faces Ceará, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. For the clash, coach Filipe Luís will have eight absences and three players suspended .


FLAMENGO'S SHORTAGES


Rubro-Negro has a long list of absences for the match, and will not be able to count on : Erick Pulgar (surgery on his right foot), Danilo (injury on his right thigh), Michael (pain in his left ankle), Everton Cebolinha (tendinitis), Luiz Araújo (preserved due to load control), Matheus Cunha (patellar tendinitis in his left knee), Pedro and Wallace Yan (suspended due to a third yellow card).


HANGING PLAYERS

Three athletes enter the field with the risk of suspension for the next round. Allan, Jorginho and Léo Pereira are suspended with two yellow cards and, if they receive the third, they will be out of the duel against Mirassol, on Saturday (09).


FLAMENGO GAINS REINFORCEMENTS

Despite the absences, Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements. For the first time in the 2025 Brasileirão , Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal, Samuel Lino, and Victor Hugo were included in the squad, and they are available again. The number 16 has a good chance of starting this match.

TRANSMISSION AND CLASSIFICATION

The match between Ceará and Flamengo will be broadcast live on Premiere (pay-per-view). Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 36 points from 16 games , while Cruzeiro, in second place, has 34 points and a game in hand. Ceará is in 10th place with 21 points.


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Will Ceará vs. Flamengo be broadcast on Globo? Find out where to watch the game.

Mengão remains in the fight to remain at the top of the Brasileirão and needs a victory against Vozão at Castelão and fans are keeping an eye on the broadcasts

Flamengo's game against Ceará in the Brasileirão will not be broadcast by Rede Globo - Photo: Reproduction
Flamengo's game against Ceará in the Brasileirão will not be broadcast by Rede Globo - Photo: Reproduction

03 Ago 2025 | 11:30 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03) to face Ceará, at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 6:30 pm (Brasília time) and promises a full house in Fortaleza .


WHERE TO WATCH THE GAME?


The match between Ceará and Flamengo will not be broadcast on Rede Globo , which has opted to show the match between Botafogo and Cruzeiro. However, fans can watch the match live on broadcast TV on Record, as well as on YouTube via CazéTV, or on Premiere (pay-per-view).


HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING IN THE TABLE?

After beating Atlético-MG in the last round, Flamengo took the lead in the Brasileirão with 36 points . Cruzeiro, who lost to Ceará, dropped to second place with 34 points. Flamengo will be looking to maintain its top spot with another away win.


FLAMENGO'S SQUAD SQUADS FOR THE MATCH

Coach Filipe Luís is still dealing with a series of important absences . Striker Michael is out of the game with ankle pain, as is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who is recovering from a fractured right foot suffered at the Club World Cup.

Midfielder Nicolás De La Cruz is still recovering from his physical condition and will also be unavailable. Forwards Everton Cebolinha and Luiz Araújo were rested due to pressure management . Pedro and Wallace Yan are also out, but due to accumulated yellow cards.


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