Memphis Depay speaks out after Flamengo v Corinthians row | OneFootball

What was the controversy involving Memphis Depay, Corinthians' forward?

Corinthians' forward, Memphis Depay, used his phone while on the bench during a match against Flamengo. The scene caught the attention of spectators, and the Dutch player took to social media to explain why he used the device while the game was ongoing.

“Just to clarify, the moment I used the phone was solely to communicate with the medical team in the Netherlands. I came out to show my support for my team, even though I could have stayed in the locker room due to the injury. I am also upset with the result of the game. We continue working for better days.”

When did Depay leave the field?

Memphis Depay left the field at 22 minutes into the first half. The forward initiated the play for Corinthians' goal and, before the game resumed, he sat on the pitch and requested a substitution. Rodrigo Garro then replaced the Dutch player.

How was the Flamengo vs. Corinthians match?

Flamengo left the field feeling wronged by the refereeing, as Evertton Araújo was mistakenly given a red card by the referee. Despite this, the Rubro-Negro managed to secure a 1-1 draw, reaching 14 points in the Brasileirão.

Now, the Flamengo squad enjoys a break on Monday (23) and Tuesday (24) before returning to training on Wednesday (25). The next match is against Red Bull Bragantino on April 2nd, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in Bragança Paulista, for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

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