Lucas Paquetá, a Brazilian football star, remains eligible for the upcoming Copa América and friendlies. This is despite facing allegations from the English Football Association (FA) of betting-related misconduct. This decision by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) follows no immediate suspension from the FA, allowing Paquetá to continue playing. The FA’s charges, announced last Thursday, […]
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