Lucas Paqueta faces a long wait for a verdict on his spot-fixing trial after the hearing failed to wrap up as quickly as initially expected.

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• Hearing expected to be wrapped up by now
• Ruling delayed for at least another month
• Paqueta facing lifetime ban if found guilty

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  A three-week timeframe was initially suggested for the hearing into claims the West Ham midfielder was intentionally booked during four Premier League matches between November 2022 and August 2023. However, reports that the quantity of evidence under review has forced a delay and the panel are now "stuck in a hiatus".

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The report adds that the 27-year-old will have to wait over a month for more news on his case. The initial investigation into possible betting breaches began in August 2023 and the charges were announced the following May. The case is said to have had been "mentally taxing" for Paqueta.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Paqueta's case could be a career-ender for the Brazil international as he faces a lifetime ban if he is found guilty of the charges.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PAQUETA?

  Paqueta remains a key player for West Ham, having made 30 appearances this season, and will turn his attention to their upcoming match against Premier League leaders Liverpool as his wait for a ruling continues.

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