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Reports also indicate Maguire denies any wrongdoing and plans to appeal to Greece’s Supreme Court.
Man United’s Harry Maguire (AFP)
Just when you thought this case had been cleared off the pitch, it’s back in extra time.
A Greek court has given Manchester United defender Harry Maguire a 15-month suspended prison sentence following his retrial over the infamous 2020 Mykonos altercation.
No jail time. No fine. But definitely no clean sheet either.
From 21 Months… to 15
The England international was originally convicted in 2020 and given a suspended sentence of 21 months and 10 days after being found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery and violence against public employees.
He denied the charges and immediately appealed — a move that, under Greek law, automatically nullified the original conviction and triggered a full retrial.
Fast forward through four postponements, procedural delays, and endless paperwork, and the retrial has now wrapped up in Syros.
This time? Guilty of non-serious assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery — but with a reduced 15-month suspended sentence.
Not Settling for a Draw
According to BBC, sources say Maguire denies wrongdoing and plans to take it to Greece’s Supreme Court. He’s already turned down chances to settle the case out of court.
Despite the legal headlines, Maguire is back focusing on football and is in contention for United’s Premier League clash at Newcastle.
The legal game isn’t over yet, but for now, Maguire avoids prison time. Whether he eventually walks away with a full exoneration? That one’s heading into yet another round of appeals.
March 04, 2026, 23:11 IST
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