TRENDING: Reactions as fans learnt Memphis Depay paid for Dani Alves bail from jail
Reports indicating that Memphis Depay paid Dani Alves’ €1 million bail bond have caused division among football fans worldwide.
Alves, the ex-Barcelona and Brazil football icon, received a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence for allegedly entering a woman’s presence at a nightclub in Catalonia in 2022.
He has been incarcerated since January 2023, but on Monday, March 25, he was released upon posting bail.
Who paid Dani Alves’ bail?
With Alves’ financial state uncertain, speculation arose regarding who might have offered assistance with the bond.
At first, there were speculations suggesting that Neymar’s father had offered financial assistance, but this was subsequently refuted.
According to journalist Mabhut Al-Narri, it was actually Depay, a forward at Atletico Madrid and former teammate of Alves at Barcelona, who intervened to provide support, as reported by Daily Sports.
Memphis’ gesture towards convicted friends
Memphis has demonstrated a pattern of standing by his friends, even when it means diverging from the prevailing sentiment.
Before aiding Alves, he faced backlash for backing another former teammate, Quincy Promes, who was found guilty of drug trafficking in the Netherlands, as reported by Football Espana.
Additionally, he passionately advocated for former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy after Mendy was cleared of all allegations of sexual assault.
Fans greet Memphis with mixed reactions
The Dutch forward’s choice to assist Alves with bail has sparked discussion, with fans sharing diverse perspectives on his actions. His act of generosity has certainly drawn criticism from a significant portion of social media users.
@SantiagoEf94325 was ruthless with his judgement:
“Pfff shame on him and shame on Neymar for helping A CONVICTED CRIMINAL!!”
@doubleksam saluted Memphis for his brave gesture:
“Gentlemen get yourselves a friend like Memphis Depay. He paid for Dani Alves’ bail €1M for him to be released from prison. Who are your friends.”
@eldaveydavid appeared to agree with @doubleksam:
“Memphis Depay is the one who paid €1 million in bail for Dani Alves, leading to his release from prison today, pure humanity.”
@0panaa_1 questioned why Depay chose to back Alves instead of supporting children in Africa:
“Paying this huge amount while some kids in Africa need a quarter of this money to buy food smh.”