West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday. The Brazilian international was accused of intentionally seeking to receive a card to influence betting markets.

• Lucas Paqueta, a Brazilian midfielder for West Ham, was cleared of four alleged breaches of FA rules.
• The Football Association found two charges against Paqueta related to a failure to cooperate with its investigation to be proven.
• West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady expressed relief at the verdict, affirming the club's support for Paqueta.