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Lucas Paqueta was involved in a controversial moment in the 1-1 draw between Everton and West Ham. <\/strong><\/p>\n Paqueta was linked with a move to Everton<\/a> in the summer, but nothing materialised, and he stayed in East London. <\/p>\n The Brazil star was unable to influence proceedings as Michael Keane opened the scoring for Everton<\/a> and Jarrod Bowen levelled for the Hammers. <\/p>\n However, he did cause a fuss, despite not getting onto the scoresheet or notching an assist in the Hill Dickinson Stadium<\/a> contest. <\/p>\n Everton\u2019s draw with West Ham was not without incident<\/a>, and one of the main talking points involved Paqueta<\/a>\u2018s actions towards the end of the match. <\/p>\n The Hammers ace went down in the 88th minute, holding his face, after contact with Vitalii Mykolenko<\/a>, which saw the Blues star booked, but it was evident that he was not caught there.<\/p>\n Ian Darke, the iconic commentator, took to X on 29 September to call for a ban for the Irons ace, saying: \u201cEmbarrassing \u2013 Paqueta taking a dig in the ribs and collapsing clutching his face. <\/p>\n \u201cSo stupid with cameras everywhere to expose the cheating. In an ideal world, that should carry a one-game ban for any player trying it (and there have been a few).\u201d <\/p>\n Embarrassing -Paqueta taking a dig in the ribs and collapsing clutching his face. So stupid with cameras everywhere to expose the cheating. In an ideal world , that should carry a one game ban for any player trying it ( and there have been a few ).<\/p>\n \u2014 Ian Darke (@IanDarke) September 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Everton should not be concerned about potential Paqueta ban<\/strong><\/p>\n If he were to get a retrospective one-match ban, as Darke suggests, it would not really concern the Blues, as the game has now been and gone. <\/p>\n The ban would not be served against the Toffees, and the yellow card that Mykolenko would not be taken back. <\/p>\n Moyes and Co will surely be focused on the next game against an in-form Crystal Palace side, rather than any potential punishment that Paqueta could be handed.<\/p>\n Darke is right, there is no place for that kind of play-acting within the game, but the Blues will not benefit if the FA do end up getting involved on this occasion. <\/p>\n Therefore, they will probably not care whether the Hammers ace is handed a ban or not, and will want to move on from an underwhelming evening.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article?\u00a0<\/strong>Stay connected with all the latest Everton news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013\u00a0@goodisonnews<\/a><\/p>\n ![\"Michael](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/michael-keane-everton-1024x576.jpg\")
Credit: ImagoCommentator calls for Lucas Paqueta ban after Everton incident<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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