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Depay Defends Phone Use on Corinthians Bench After Injury in 1-1 vs. Flamengo

He says he used the phone to speak with Netherlands medical staff about his injury.

Overview

  • The forward left in the 22nd minute with an injury and later returned to sit on the bench.
  • Cameras showed him on his phone until a Corinthians staffer told him to put it away.
  • The clip spread fast online and drew anger from fans frustrated by his high pay and the team’s form.
  • Corinthians failed to win despite a man advantage after Evertton Araújo was sent off around the 52nd minute.
  • Depay has one goal in seven games in 2026, and the club has only two wins in eight league rounds.