Dutch footballer of Ghanaian descent, Memphis Depay, has apologised to the public after being handed a four-month prison term in France for drunk driving.
He noted that by using his car instead of boarding a taxi, he made a mistake that flouted the laws of France.
Depay stated that he has learned a lesson from the incident and will not repeat such behaviour.
“I would like to apologise here. Last summer, during my vacation in Monaco, I made a mistake and decided to drive home after having a drink in a restaurant. I should have gotten into a taxi instead, but I didn’t.
“That’s why I want to apologise and take full responsibility for my actions. 2024 was a year of lessons, and I will definitely learn from this. In 2025, we will do better,” he said as quoted by The Sun.
According to French media outlet RMC, the Monaco Criminal Court imposed a two-year driving ban on Depay for breaching driving protocols.
It was reported that due to Depay’s absence at the hearing in court, he was fined 9,000 euros for his actions, which seemingly disrespected the court.
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