The Brazilian was shown two quick yellow cards, the second for dissent, as he continued to attack the referee despite the attempts of West Ham teammates and Liverpool’s Alisson Becker to clear him.
However, Paqueta refused to distance himself and eventually received a second yellow and subsequent red card.
The player later apologized to fans on social media, while also blaming the FA for his ridiculous behaviour.
The manner in which he was sent off has infuriated West Ham supporters, with fans noticing suspicious behavior from the midfielder online, resulting in accusations that Paqueta wanted to be sent off.
West Ham fans are suspicious of Lucas Paqueta’s red card
On social media, fans were convinced that Paqueta’s departure was extremely suspicious.
One said: “Guy needs to be investigated fairly. Just look at his behavior after he got the red card! He suddenly calmed down.”
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Another says: “He wanted to express his frustration towards the referee. After he got a red card, he suddenly seems to no longer want to express frustrations. Very suspicious.”
A third said on Threads: “Someone is checking their betting slips..”
Even other fans on social media noticed something was wrong.
? – Paqueta complained to the referee for more than 1 minute.
Did he bet on a red card? ?
HE ASKED FOR THE RED CARD SOOO STUPID pic.twitter.com/gl5S0euAHS— TheEuropeanLad (@Th4EuropeanLad) November 30, 2025
One said: “Lucas Paqueta kept shouting at the referee and now he is being sent off.
That might be one of the most ridiculous second yellow cards you’ve ever seen.
Almost like he did it on purpose.”
Another said: “The most suspicious red card you’ll ever see from Lucas Paqueta, that’s all I’m saying…”
No one can convince me that Lucas Paqueta isn’t involved in a gambling scandal this weekend. He had unlimited chances to avoid that red card
—?????????????????? (@lordbolton_LB) November 30, 2025
Lucas Paqueta will miss the match against Manchester United
The red card against Liverpool means Paqueta will now miss the match against Manchester United on December 4.
It is a huge blow for Nuno Espirito Santo, whose job at West Ham is not secure, with reports that West Ham officials are not happy with the manager.
It is worth noting that the Paqueta has been linked with a move to Manchester Unitedwho it is said to be looking to leave West Ham in January.
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