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Netherlands international Memphis Depay has defended the release of his new music video showing Corinthians’ headquarters in flames as “just art” – days after a contract row with the Brazilian club.

The former Manchester United forward agreed to take a “significant” pay cut to stay at Corinthians on Tuesday.

It came a week after the club opted against renewing his contract.

But Depay has now come under scrutiny for releasing the controversial music video for his track ‘Don’t Panic’.

It was released just 24 hours after the 32-year-old helped Corinthians reach the quarter-final of the Copa Libertadores, and appears to contain references to his recent disputes with the club, showing him watching their administrative center Parque Sao Jorge in flames.

In the song, Depay does not name who he is referring to, but mentions “rivals” and sings: “I know a vice-president who is now my enemy.”

Corinthians fans are currently protesting against the club’s ownership amid growing financial and governance issues and Depay moved to dampen any potential backlash against the video before further protests, external by saying it was filmed “months ago”.

“I hope its a peaceful protest where people can express what they think calmly. About my music, I insist it’s just art,” he said on social media, external.

Referencing to the club’s headquarters’ being in flames, the Dutchman added he was “fully against any type of violence of all kind”.

Memphis Depay has accused Corinthians of “unacceptable behaviour” and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decided against renewing his contract.

The former Manchester United and Barcelona forward joined Corinthians on a two-year deal in 2024, but is now out of contract after he said the club withdrew a previously agreed extension.

“This renewal was explicitly agreed upon by the president as well as the sporting, legal and financial department. Some people decided however to breach this engagement,” Depay wrote on social media.

“I didn’t want this situation and always respected the club throughout the process, but now I am forced to react strongly in order to preserve my interests.

“In the upcoming days I will speak publicly but rest assured that I will not leave this unacceptable behaviour unsanctioned.”

Depay scored 20 goals in 79 appearances for Corinthians and helped them win the Copa do Brasil in 2025 and the Supercopa do Brasil this year.

The Sao Paulo-based club, currently seventh in Brazil’s Serie A, said the decision not to extend the 32-year-old’s contract was because of finances.

“It became clear that taking on a new commitment of this magnitude would not be compatible with the financial balance we need to preserve to ensure the institution’s sustainability,” said a club statement.

“We recognise that this was a difficult decision, but it was undoubtedly necessary for the future of Corinthians.”

Corinthians said club president Osmar Stabile will hold a press conference in the coming days to address the decision.

Depay is the Netherlands’ all-time leading goalscorer but failed to score in three appearances as his side exited the 2026 World Cup in the last 32.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke’s death in May was caused by the “effects of heroin and cocaine”, the Los Angeles authorities have revealed.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner ruled that the death was accidental., external

The 29-year-old was found unresponsive in a bedroom at a house in San Fernando Valley on 11 May, 2026 and was pronounced dead by paramedics.

The medical examiner’s office also listed the “combined effects of multiple prescription medications” as a “significant” contributor to his death but did not state what the medications were.

The medical examiner added that its full report would be available at a later date.

The Canada-born player was a first-round draft pick in 2019 but played only two games in the 2025-26 season because of injuries.

Paying tribute at the time, the Grizzlies said they were “heartbroken” by the loss, adding he was an “outstanding team-mate and an even better person whose impact on the organisation and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten”.

Clarke played 309 NBA games, including 50 starts, and scored an average of 10.2 points per game.

A month prior to his death, Clarke was arrested in Arkansas on charges that included speeding and possession of a controlled substance.

Clarke was born in Vancouver and was a dual citizen of Canada and the USA.

After playing college basketball at San Jose State and then Gonzaga, he was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder and traded to the Grizzlies soon after.