#ABtalks with Memphis Depay - مع ممفيس ديباي

Memphis Depay is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for the Netherlands national team. He previously played for PSV Eindhoven and Manchester United, and now captains French club, Olympique Lyonnais. He claims to have the heart of a lion and in this interview, we get to know the story behind why. Who is Memphis really outside of the football field?

Considering a youth full of aggression and fear, everyone has an opinion about Memphis and he is often misunderstood. He walks Anas through intimate details of his childhood and praises his mother for raising him as a single parent considering he was a 'troubled child'. Even in adulthood, why is he often the target of criticism and judgment? Has he forgiven his father for leaving the family when he was just 4 years old? Memphis talks about how his mother was admitted to a psychiatric hospital, how a life coach saved his life and how his experiences thus far have taught him to give love to people now more than ever.

In this Chapter, we learn about a man who is not afraid to step out of his comfort zone, a man who treasures his inner circle of friends, and has started to appreciate himself again after enduring very dark moments throughout his life. Together with Anas, we discover a calm, yet 'damaged', Memphis; a human being whose 'scars' are proof of growth and maturity.

Anas Bukhash takes a seat with unique personalities resulting in exclusive and sometimes daring conversations. Each guest is hand-picked and each episode reveals details that have never been talked about before. The guests are known for being inspirational and influential; experts in their respective fields.

This show shines the spotlight on the raw and human side of various achievers, celebrities, influencers, trendsetters (and breakers) as human beings.

0:23 - How are you really doing and why I ask that question.
1:50 - You have an interesting name; Memphis. How did that happen?
2:57 - You became professional very young.
5:20 - They way I've been raised, single mother and absent father.
6:17 - How did you fill the gap?
8:30 - Are you angry at your father for leaving?
9:47 - You were a 'troubled' kid. What is 'troubled'?
12:32 - How is your relationship with your mom?
15:36 - This guy saved my life, man. (life coach)
18:30 - Is it because of bullying, absence of father, gangs? How do you become like that?
20:00 - Mother fell in love with another man.
21:10 - The kids started to turn on me.
22:35 - One day, we just left without saying anything. My mom found the courage.
24:58 - It was a jungle, but I was the lion in the end.
25:52 - Seeing somebody you love suffering.
29:44 - Why are they making that a point with you?
32:13 - Where is your 'circle'?
34:56 - I had to kick a few people out down the road.
35:31 - So it's very hard for you to trust.
36:05 - You keep referring to yourself as a lion. Why?
38:33 - What are you afraid of?
40:02 - There's a perception of Memphis.
52:14 - Best moment in your life so far.
53:23 - Worst moment in your life.
54:17 - Do you have any regrets?
57:11 - 'Memphis' in one word.