During the 1-1 draw between Corinthians and Flamengo, footballer Memphis Depay found himself at the center of a minor incident. Despite being forced to leave the field after only twenty minutes due to a thigh injury, cameras captured the Dutch player using his smartphone while seated on the substitutes’ bench.
This visible use of a personal device during the match led to a prompt reprimand from the team staff. However, Depay later took to social media to clarify the situation, explaining that he was in contact with his national team’s medical staff regarding his injury and recovery.