Overview
- Videos from the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal first leg in La Plata show Memphis Depay making an obscene gesture toward Estudiantes fans after Corinthians equalized, and the match finished 1-1 on Wednesday.
- Estudiantes de La Plata lodged an official complaint citing articles 14.1.b.(IV) and 14.1.b.(V) of the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Code and asked the Disciplinary Unit to apply sanctions for the provocative conduct.
- CONMEBOL notified Corinthians of the case and set a September 17 deadline for the club to present its defense, a date that falls after the scheduled return leg in Brazil.
- A 2025 Libertadores precedent involving Bruno Henrique resulted only in a $25,000 fine, which media cite as a likely reference point even though the code also authorizes at least a one-match suspension.
- The Disciplinary Unit will review Estudiantes’ filing and Corinthians’ defense before issuing a decision, so Depay is expected to be available for the return match unless CONMEBOL imposes an immediate provisional measure.