Lucas Paqueta breaks the silence about his accusations

Before joining the United States to try to win a 10th Copa America, Brazil is preparing to play two friendlies, against Mexico (June 9) and the competition’s host nation (June 13), for a last repetition. And for the occasion, Lucas Paquetá (26 years old) will indeed join the Auriverde group stationed in Florida, despite new accusations from the English Federation about his involvement in a dubious sports betting case, in which he is accused of ‘intentionally to have tried to receive money’. a card from the referee” on several occasions to favor family members.

The former OL attacking midfielder attended a press conference with his squad and wanted to thank the CBF and its president, Ednaldo Rodrigues, for keeping him in the group, before speaking about his affair: “This will be the first and only time I will speak on this issue. My lawyers have advised me not to comment on the case. What I can say is that I will continue to do my best and cooperate. My lawyers are defending me so that everything will eventually be cleared up. The decision made me sad, but we will do everything we can to change this decision and work together”, he assured. Lucas Paqueta risks a heavy sanction.