Corinthians star Memphis Depay reacts to drunk driving sentence

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has spoken out following his sentencing by a Monaco court for driving under the influence, Pulse Nigeria reports. After the verdict was announced, Depay issued a public statement on his Instagram page.

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"Last summer during my holidays in Monaco I made a mistake and decided to drive home after having some drinks in a restaurant. I should've got in a taxi instead, but I didn't, so I would like to apologise and want to take full responsibility for my actions. 2024 was a year of lessons and I will definitely learn from this one. 2025 we will do better," Depay wrote.

The Dutch footballer received a four-month suspended prison sentence, a €2,000 fine, and a two-year driving ban within Monaco. Depay admitted his guilt after his arrest and issued an apology.

The incident occurred on August 6, 2024, when Monaco police stopped Depay’s Rolls-Royce for reckless driving. A breathalyzer test revealed that his blood alcohol level was well above the legal limit.