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FORMER FLAMENGO, LUCAS PAQUETÁ COULD BE SUSPENSION FROM FOOTBALL FOR 10 YEARS

According to the English newspaper 'Daily Mail', the athlete could face two severe punishments

24 Mai 2024 | 10:17 |

The English Football Federation (FA) denounced Lucas Paquetá, midfielder revealed by Flamengo and currently at West Ham, for possible match manipulation. The player is being investigated for involvement in sports betting on Premier League matches, which could result in a ban of up to ten years from football if convicted.

According to the English newspaper 'Daily Mail ', Lucas Paquetá could face two severe punishments if found guilty. He was accused of manipulating results by deliberately receiving yellow cards in matches against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth. The FA began the investigation on August 18, 2023, taking nine months to gather enough evidence to formalize the accusation.

< SPECIFIC ACCUSATIONS AGAINST PAQUETÁ

Below are the specific matches and circumstances for which Paquetá is being accused:

November 12, 2022: Yellow card against Leicester, following a foul on Boubakary Soumaré in the 60th minute.

March 12, 2023: Yellow card after a foul on John McGinn (Aston Villa) in the 70th minute.

March 21, 2023: Yellow card after a foul on Crysencio Summerville (Leeds) in the 65th minute.

12 August 2023: Yellow card after a foul on Illia Zabarnyi (Bournemouth) in the 93rd minute.

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES

If convicted, Lucas Paquetá faces the possibility of a ban of up to ten years from football. This situation has already had immediate repercussions on the player's career. Paquetá's negotiation with Manchester City was terminated due to the risks involved. The club led by Pep Guardiola decided not to move forward with the agreement to avoid signing a player who could be suspended soon.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

FORMER FLAMENGO, LUCAS PAQUETÁ COULD BE SUSPENSION FROM FOOTBALL FOR 10 YEARS