Benjamin Mendy, a French professional footballer and a former Manchester City star who was accused of rape and attempted rape has been cleared of all charges at a Chester Crown court.
The news that has made headlines around the world spells out the new reality of being a footballer in the Western World.
Mendy’s dismissal has sparked up an entire conversation online as many join in.
One that has just caught our attention is a post by Memphis Depay on Twitter.
Memphis, a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Atlético Madrid Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Atlético Madrid has questioned what is next for Benjamin Mendy.
“All cases dismissed.
So what are we doing now?
Who is going to help this brother heal?
Who’s going to be responsible for the damage on he’s name?
How he’s going to have he’s career back?
Many years of investment to become a professional football player…. Now what!?”, Memphis post read.
He further revealed why he is now voicing out. According to the Dutch skipper, he was waiting to furnish himself with the details of the matter before he could speak.
“I’ve never touched on this subject because I didn’t know all the details, but I’ve spoken to him once true FaceTime while behind bars and faced him on the pitch a couple times.. I didn’t see any evil in the man.
We can’t accept this to happen to us as athletes..
Who’s going to stand up for us in the time of need not when the damage is already done?
Don’t turn your head people.”
READ: Benjamin Mendy Bio, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Parents
Source: OccupyGh.com
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