West Ham's Lucas Paqueta was red-carded in a loss to Liverpool, later blaming a prolonged FA betting probe for affecting his mental health and conduct.

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta was sent off for two quick yellow cards, including one for dissent, during a 2-0 loss to Liverpool. He later criticized the FA, blaming a nearly two-year investigation into alleged betting violations—though he was cleared of major charges—for affecting his mental health and influencing his conduct. Paqueta apologized to fans and teammates, calling the red card "ridiculous" and urging better psychological support for players. His comments sparked debate over player mental health and institutional accountability, though no official investigation into his actions has been launched.