According to Olé, Corinthians has issued an official statement in response to Estudiantes de La Plata's complaint regarding a provocative gesture by Corinthians forward Memphis Depay during the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal, stating that they will present their defense within CONMEBOL's deadline to prevent any suspension for their Dutch star.

Hours after the draw in Buenos Aires, the Brazilian club's official social media account released a statement clarifying issues related to Estudiantes' complaint filed with CONMEBOL.

Corinthians clarified in their statement: "The deadline for submitting our defense as set by CONMEBOL is September 17, one day after the second leg of the quarterfinal."

With this, Corinthians conveyed a measured message to their fans about the possibility that the Dutch player could take part in the decisive match to determine advancement, in light of potential suspension: "Therefore, any penalty that may be imposed will only be enforced after the hearing, which will take place after the defense documents are submitted. In compliance with CONMEBOL's deadline, Corinthians will present this defense to prevent Depay from facing any type of suspension."

Estudiantes protests Depay's gesture

The player at the center of Estudiantes' complaint is Dutch forward Depay, who plays under Fernando Diniz. The specific action that angered the Argentine club was the gesture made by the European player while celebrating Caio Cesar's equalizer: he made a middle finger gesture toward Estudiantes fans.

As a result, Estudiantes filed a complaint on Thursday, protesting Depay's offensive conduct with CONMEBOL. They stated on social media: "Estudiantes de La Plata has submitted a report to CONMEBOL's disciplinary department regarding an offensive gesture made by opposing player Depay, clearly directed at our fans."

Furthermore, Estudiantes specified that they are seeking sanctions under articles 14.1.b).(IV) and 14.1.b).(V) of CONMEBOL's Disciplinary Code applicable to CONMEBOL competitions, which address unsporting conduct in official matches. Estudiantes hopes the Dutch player will be punished and speculates that he could be banned from the second leg in Brazil.

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