West Ham star Lucas Paqueta will be allowed to participate in matches during his FA betting hearing. The 27-year-old could face a lifetime ban if found guilty of spot-fixing allegations, which claim he deliberately got himself booked on four separate occasions.

Lucas Paqueta could yet receive a lifetime ban but will be permitted to take to the field for West Ham United while his FA betting hearing takes place this later this month

The long-running investigation into Lucas Paqueta’s alleged breach of the Football Association’s (FA) betting rules is set to heat up this month.According to Sky Sports, the West Ham United

West Ham manager Graham Potter said Friday that forward Lucas Paqueta is focused on getting back on the pitch despite a Football Association hearing into alleged spot-fixing hanging over him. The Football Association is reported to be pushing for a lifetime ban for Paqueta if he is found guilty.

West Ham United playmaker Lucas Paqueta is on track to be available for Monday's Premier League battle with Newcastle United at the London Stadium. The Brazilian has returned to training following an ankle injury, but the threat of a lengthy ban is looming as his hearing into alleged betting breaches gets underway later this month.

West Ham boss Graham Potter has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Newcastle at London Stadium (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: He was asked about Lucas Paqueta,