In training camp with Brazil, the West Ham midfielder, who allegedly got himself booked voluntarily in the championship to favor some bettors, spoke about his story, but without providing satisfactory explanations
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No admissions. No details revealed on the football betting affair in which he is involved. Former AC Milan player Paquetà, now playing for West Ham, spoke in Orlando, in Brazil’s retreat preparing for the friendlies with Mexico and the USA and for the Copa America. According to the accusation, the player would have received a warning on purpose in various Premier League matches, with the aim of favoring some bettors who were betting on warnings and expulsions decided by the match officials against Paquetà himself.
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“First of all, I would like to thank president Rodrigues (of the Brazilian Football Federation, ed.) for having clarified certain facts – he explained – and for having moved to make me stay here. Obviously, I also thank Dorival Junior who called me up. For the rest, this is the first and last time I will speak about the matter that concerns me, because my lawyers have advised me not to make comments, so that let everything be clarified, and I would like to add that I am ready to face these moments. Of course, I am sad that I am being investigated, but that does not change the fact that we will do everything we can to collaborate and change this situation.” He doesn’t deny the facts, but tries to look ahead: “Since I think I’ve had a very good season on the pitch – he added -, I’m also ready to give my best for the Selecao. Being in the national team makes me happy and I want to win the America’s Cup”.
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