Lucas Paqueta has called for the Football Association (FA) to launch a “thorough investigation” into the disclosure of what he claims to be “false” information regarding his ongoing case on alleged breaches of betting rules.

Lucas Paqueta has slammed “entirely false” reports over his FA charge. In a statement published on his social media profiles, the Brazilian wrote: "I am frustrated and upset to have read recent misleading and inaccurate press articles, published in both England and Brazil, claiming to disclose information about my case.

West Ham and Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been accused of breaching rules relating to betting during four Premier League matches. He denies the charges.

Lucas Paqueta has instructed his lawyers to complain to the Football Association over “false and misleading” leaks surrounding his betting breaches case.

The 27-year-old Brazil international was charged by the FA in May with misconduct in relation to alleged betting breaches. Paqueta was charged for allegedly getting booked deliberately in four Premier League fixtures "for the improper purpose of affecting the betting market" in his native Brazil.

LUCAS PAQUETA’S old phone is behind two new FA charges in his betting case  — that could mean a life ban. The West Ham star handed in his mobile to the FA 12 months ago — after they began