Cleared by British justice, Benjamin Mendy saw several stars of world football come to his aid.
It is the end of a dark soap opera that has spanned several years, dividing the British tabloids and the foreign media. Benjamin Mendy was cleared by English justice after his trial for rape and attempted rape. A verdict that generated multiple reactions in the world of football.
Several big names in football have not hesitated to show their public support for the 2018 world champion, starting with his former teammate in the France team, Paul Pogba. ” So happy for you brother, all the people who spoke badly about you, I want to see them clear your name. I can’t wait to see you back on the field “, dropped the Juve midfielder on Instagram.
Paul Pogba was not the only one to send this message, since foreign footballers, who would not have a direct link with Benjamin Mendy, also defended the defender. ” Many years of investment to become a professional footballer, and now what? (…) We cannot allow this to happen to us as athletes “, thus launched the Dutch striker Memphis Depay.
Comments comparable to those made by the Brazilian striker of Real Madrid Vinicius Jr. I’m sorry for everything you’ve been through, Benjamin. You lost two years of your career, that’s the least we can say… And the psychological damage? It is certain that your life will never be the same again. (…) Fake news is created and disseminated without checking the facts (which I personally felt a lot during these holidays) and the situation is only getting worse“.
Finally, the young Portuguese striker from AC Milan Rafael Leao was less direct, but he commented on the information by posting a prayer-shaped emoji on his social networks.
