BREAKING: Lucas Paqueta issues statement on gambling probe amid 'misleading' leaks

Lucas Paqueta has slammed "entirely false" claims surrounding his ongoing alleged betting breaches probe.

Reports recently claimed that the star had been summoned to a hearing later this month relating to the allegations. And he has now shared a furious statement on social media responding.

He 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. Some of that information is entirely false and appears designed to undermine my position. I am also concerned that, although they are false and misteading, these articles are clearly sourced from an individual close to the case.

" proceedings are supposed to be confidential, and they are extremely serious for me and my family. The continued leaking and publication of inaccurate information in the press is now putting at risk my chance of receiving fair hearing, I have, therefore, instructed my lawyers to write to The FA to request that they conduct a thorough investigation into how information about the case, even if inaccurate, is finding its way into the public domain. I continue to deny the charges against me and look forward to demonstrating my innocence.“

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