Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of misconduct charges related to alleged breaches of the Football Association’s betting rules.

The Brazilian was charged with four alleged breaches in May 2024, relating to FA Rule E5.1 and concerning matches involving West Ham.

It was alleged that Paqueta attempted to receive a red card in order to influence matches with the improper purpose of impacting the betting market, with one or more persons able to profit from betting on the game.

Paqueta denied the charges and his name has been cleared after an independent regulatory commission found the charges not proven.

“The club has stood by Lucas since the very start of a long and difficult process,” said West Ham in a statement.