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The Brazilian's brainless red card against Liverpool and subsequent rant on social media will only dampen the mood at the club
‘It’s brainless’ – Lucas Paqueta has let West Ham down – his red card is negligence of highest order
Lucas Paqueta quite literally talked himself into a first red card in English football after being sent off for dissent. The West Ham midfielder received his marching orders in the 84th minute
Liverpool beat West Ham United 2-0 at the London Stadium in their 13th Premier League game of the season, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz key to the victory.
Liverpool were under the cosh against the 10-man Hammers, but Gakpo’s clinical finish in stoppage time ensured there was no late resurgence from the hosts, as the defending champions finally returned to winning ways to ease the pressure on their manager.
Lucas Paqueta appeared to take aim at Sky Sports and the FA as he released two statements following his red card against Liverpool. The West Ham midfielder was dismissed by referee Darren England
His death was confirmed in a statement by his family via West Ham on Sunday. The Premier League club said Bonds “passed away peacefully” on Sunday morning. Former West Ham captain Bonds was the longest-serving player in the club's history,