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Caught: Memphis Depay Was Playing on His Phone on the Bench During a Match Between Corinthians and Flamengo
The international player from the Netherlands was caught using his phone in the middle of a match in Brazil and is facing controversies
Injured, drawn, and controversial
Memphis Depay was injured in Brazil during the match between Corinthians and Flamengo, which ended in a 1-1 draw, surrounded by controversies. In the 22nd minute, Depay had to be substituted due to a muscle injury in his right thigh. The Dutch player had to leave the match, visibly affected by this injury, and immediately headed to the locker room.
Memphis Depay's phone
What surprised everyone was when the former FC Barcelona player was caught using his phone in the middle of the match, something that is not allowed by the rules, and the Corinthians' assistant coach approached him to ask him to put the device away. This image, caused by the infraction, generated immediate repercussions on social media, as it was a violation of the rules at an unusual moment given the vast experience of a player like Memphis Depay.
The player's response
Depay is also an important piece in the formation of the Dutch national team, and this injury raises many questions for the team led by Ronald Koeman. It is in this context that Memphis Depay says he picked up his phone, "Just to clarify my moment with the phone was pure to communicate with the medical staff in the Netherlands at that moment," the footballer wrote on X, following the controversies generated by his actions.
