Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been convicted in a Greek court six years after an incident during a family vacation in Mykonos, according to Swedish sports media reports. The 32-year-old England international received a 15-month suspended prison sentence for assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery stemming from events in August 2020.
The incident reportedly occurred outside a bar on the Greek island during a family holiday. According to the reports, Maguire was accused of assaulting a police officer and attempting to bribe his way out of custody after being arrested. The footballer has consistently denied the charges, claiming he was trying to protect his sister who he believed had been drugged by unknown men.
This marks the second conviction for Maguire in the case, with an earlier 21-month suspended sentence having been overturned on appeal. The retrial had been postponed four times before the latest verdict was delivered. Maguire reportedly plans to appeal the new conviction, maintaining his innocence throughout the six-year legal process.
The Manchester United star was not present in court for the verdict due to preparations for an upcoming match against Newcastle, according to the reports. The case has drawn significant attention due to Maguire's high profile as both a Premier League footballer and England international.