“We’ve Had Enough” | Irons To Take FA To Court? West Ham United are considering taking the FA to court over the potential lifetime ban of Lucas Paqueta, according to a report in The Sun.
The Brazilian midfielder has been charged with deliberately picking up yellow cards in four Premier League matches, and faces a potential lifetime ban if found guilty of spot-fixing.
West Ham believe the FA’s jurisdiction over the matter is questionable, as the alleged betting activity took place in Brazil. The club also argue that a lifetime ban for Paqueta would be an unreasonably harsh punishment.
The Hammers are considering taking the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, in an attempt to overturn the potential ban. Paqueta has denied any wrongdoing and the club are supporting him throughout the process.
West Ham technical director Tim Steidten insisted the uncertainty around Paqueta is not affecting their transfer strategy.
‘It’s not so difficult, to be honest, because the information we have is quite easy, that he is part of our team and he can play for us,’ Steidten said.
‘I don’t have so many thoughts on this one, as long as nobody told me or us something else. Of course, we have to react, but at the moment he is part of our team and it’s not really a big issue for us.
‘He is a member of our family and we are looking forward to seeing him.’
