JAKARTA - West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta's wife, Maria Eduarda Fournier, said their family had lived in a nightmare for two years amid an investigation into match fixing.
The Brazilian is awaiting the results of a hearing by the English Football Association (FA) on charges of match-fixing because he intentionally received four yellow cards in a Premier League match for betting purposes.
If found guilty, he could face a life ban. He has also denied any wrongdoing.
"My husband has the establishment and strength that I admire. It impressed me!"
"We've had this nightmare for two years and he's always been strong. He always thought he would only defend himself in the right time and place."
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"However, God knows everything, and only God knows why we're going through this!"
"Just because of God, we are healthy and living happily as a family. I just want people to respect that."
"Bad people and unfair people know nothing," Paqueta's wife wrote in an Instagram post.
Paqueta burst into tears after receiving a yellow card for committing a foul onima Moore during the league match which ended in a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
He was entertained by his colleagues and replaced seven minutes later by West Ham Manager Graham Potter.
Potter said in a press conference after the game that she believed Paqueta's tears were caused by frustration.
"I think he's just a player who's trying his best and wants the situation to be better."
"Maybe he's a little frustrated with his actions. Then you see humans, not perfect, but I like Lucas."
"He has given everything and in a difficult situation. He has given everything and now he is fine," said Potter.
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