Manchester United defender Harry Maguire refused a £50,000 bribe supply to resolve his 2020 Greek arrest case, sources near the matter affirm. The 33-year-old England worldwide maintains his innocence and plans to enchantment the latest upholding of his conviction.
Courtroom Verdict and Sentence
The retrial, delayed 4 occasions, commenced this week. Maguire’s preliminary 21-month suspended sentence for assault and bribery was lowered to fifteen months and 20 days, accompanied by a €1,500 (£1,304) effective. He denies all prices and prioritizes clearing his identify over any illicit fee.
Undercover officers allegedly approached Maguire a number of occasions, promising the fees would vanish for £50,000. He rejected the provides outright, stating a choice for a responsible verdict quite than compromising his rules. Additional particulars emerge in his forthcoming documentary.
The Mykonos Incident
The occasions unfolded in August 2020 on Mykonos, following the prolonged 2019/20 Premier League season the place Maguire captained United. Vacationing together with his spouse Fern, sister Daisy, brother Joe, and 5 pals, the group awaited a taxi to their villa.
Two Albanian males approached Daisy, reportedly injecting her with an unidentified substance that induced her to lose consciousness intermittently. Maguire sought to hurry her to a hospital however was redirected to a police station. There, he claims uniformed officers assaulted his legs and threatened his profession.
Police accused Maguire and Joe of bribery makes an attempt. After two nights in custody, Maguire confronted trial and obtained convictions for repeated bodily hurt, tried bribery, violence towards public staff, and insulting habits. Joe and buddy Christopher Sharman had been additionally convicted; Joe later cleared of bribery however upheld on aggravated assault and verbal abuse prices.
Latest On-Area Motion
Maguire performed the total 90 minutes for United towards Newcastle at St James’ Park on Wednesday, shortly after the decision. Michael Carrick’s facet fell 2-1 regardless of his efforts.
