Memphis Depay Faces Potential Six-Match Ban Over Bench Phone Rule

Memphis Depay is under investigation in Brazil after using his phone on the substitutes’ bench during a Corinthians match. He is accused of breaking a little-known regulation against unauthorized communication. Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice has charged Depay under Article 258 for conduct deemed contrary to sporting ethics. Cameras caught him on his mobile after leaving the field early with a thigh injury. Depay insists he was only contacting his national team’s medical staff. He stayed on the bench to support his team. If found guilty, he could miss between one and six league games, adding pressure on mid-table Corinthians.

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