Man Utd flop under investigation for offensive gesture in heated clash as rivals file complaint

MEMPHIS DEPAY is under investigation for an offensive gesture he made during a heated clash with rivals. The Manchester United flop was in action for Corinthians at Estudiantes in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. Memphis Depay put his middle finger up towards Estudiantes fansCredit: Refer to source Estudiantes have filed a complaint about Depay Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The game ended 1-1 with Corinthians the favourites to progress to the semi-finals of the tournament. However, there was controversy in the match after Kaio Cesar’s equaliser for Depay’s team. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! Cesar was joined by his Corinthians team-mates in celebrating near the corner flag. Depay, 32, was also keen to join in with the jubilations but not before goading the home supporters. As he ran over to his team-mates he was recorded sticking his middle finger up at the rival fans. There is now a concern the Dutchman could face a punishment for the offensive gesture. It is not yet clear whether or not he could be hit with a ban and what game or games he would miss. The home supporters reacted angrily to Depay’s gesture by booing from the stands. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS The attacker was also the target of an object that had been thrown in response. Estudiantes are reported to have filed a complaint with the CONMEBOL disciplinary unit. The club claims the gesture was “undeniably directed towards our stands”. Corinthians have argued that Depay can not be banned for the second leg as the deadline for defence comes the following day. Depay joined Corinthians in 2024 Credit: Getty He flopped at Manchester United between 2015 and 2017 Credit: Getty A statement read: “The deadline for submitting a defence, set by CONMEBOL, is September 17, one day after the Copa Libertadores quarter-final second leg. “Therefore, any potential sanction would only be applied after the ruling, which will take place following the presentation of the defence. “Respecting the deadline, Corinthians will present this defence to avoid any type of sanction against Memphis Depay.” Depay could still face a ban but appears set to be cleared to appear in the second leg. Depay was at United between 2015 and 2017 after joining from PSV for around £25million. After failing to live up to the high expectations, he left the Red Devils and rebuilt his career in Lyon. After four years in France, he made the move to Barcelona and, after two seasons, joined Atletico Madrid in 2023. Comment now