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West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has criticised the Football Association, saying he received no support during the fallout from a red card he received against Liverpool on Sunday.
The Brazilian, 28, was sent off after picking up two yellow cards in quick succession for dissent in West Ham’s 2-0 defeat at the London Stadium.
Paqueta’s dismissal prompted an emotional social media post in which he condemned the FA for failing to provide “psychological support.”
Paqueta has previously faced a two-year investigation into allegations of spot-fixing after he was accused of deliberately getting booked for betting purposes.
Although he was cleared in July, the lengthy probe reportedly disrupted his career, including a potential move to Manchester City.
“I understand that now I have to come across as the villain; it’s hard to live with everything that’s been caused in my life and in my psyche!” Paqueta wrote on X.
He added that while the red card was his responsibility, the ongoing strain from the FA’s handling of previous investigations had affected him deeply.
Responding to a Sky Sports post in which commentator Rob Green described his red card as “ridiculous behaviour,” Paqueta said, “It’s ridiculous to have your life and career affected for two years without any psychological support from the federation. Perhaps this ridiculous behaviour is just a reflection of everything I’ve had to endure and, it seems, have to continue enduring. I’m sorry if I’m not perfect.”
