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Corinthians fines Depay after song released amid internal turmoil

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:12 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Corinthians fines Depay after song released amid internal turmoil

Summary

Corinthians has fined Memphis Depay following the release of his song "Don't Panic," which criticizes the club's directors. The song's music video concludes with an image of the club's headquarters in flames. This comes after Depay renewed his contract with Corinthians amid financial struggles for the club. His contract allows for a potential termination due to his involvement in club politics. Depay has apologized to the club's president, stating he intended to express his views artistically. An official statement from Corinthians is expected soon.

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By the Numbers

•Memphis Depay released a controversial song targeting Corinthians management.
•The song's video features the club's headquarters in flames.
•Corinthians may terminate Depay's contract due to the incident.
•Depay has apologized to the club's president about the repercussions.
•Corinthians is expected to issue an official statement on the matter.

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7:12 PMYahoo Sports — ⚠️ As termination is weighed up, Corinthians punish Depay over fire at HQ

What they're saying

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"Peace" is not a word that tends to appear often in Corinthians news coverage.In the week that Timão managed to renew Memphis Depay’s contract and secure a heroic qualification for the quarterfinal...
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