Escape to this tranquil, little-known island boasting pristine beaches, a laid-back dining scene, and quiet streets. ... The white and blue São Roque Chapel on Ilha de Paqueta, ...

When Lucas Paqueta was first found to be under investigation for gambling offences in August last year he was dropped by the Brazil manager of the time, Fernando Diniz, for the upcoming World Cup ...

The player grew up on Paqueta Island in Guanabara Bay, opposite Rio de Janeiro. He lived there with his mother Cristiane, brother Matheus, grandfather Mirao and cousins until he was 12.

JOSUE SEIXAS ON PAQUETA ISLAND: On the 50-minute boat trip from Rio de Janeiro to Paqueta Island, across calm blue waters with the sun beating down, two teenagers are talking.

The 25-year-old grew up on Paqueta Island, which sits in Guanabara Bay, opposite Rio de Janeiro — it is so small it’s car-free and has a population of around 3,000. Advertisement.

West Ham's Brazilian star Lucas Paqueta has now been charged with breaking betting rules and the whole investigation began after wagers were placed from an island bearing his name 6,000 miles away.

Lucas Paquetá is playing for Brazil in Copa America despite the betting charges he's facing, but can the midfielder find a measure of peace on the field?

LUCAS PAQUETA is expected to face his hearing over alleged spot fixing in March. The West Ham star, 27, was hit with four charges of intentionally being booked by the FA in May after an investigati… ...

Lucas Paqueta risks missing the prime years of his career if found guilty of some of the most severe betting breaches in Premier League history. The West Ham midfielder was on Thursday charged by ...

LUCAS PAQUETA broke down in tears following a booking as he continues to battle spot fixing charges. Graham Potter, the West Ham boss, said his emotional reaction was due to the frustration of bein… ...

The question is what affiliation – or, indeed, obligation – connected Paqueta the footballer with the people of Paqueta the island. Residents share the same surname.