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Harry Maguire, the England and Manchester United defender, has been handed a 15-month suspended prison sentence by a Greek court following a long-running legal case linked to a fight on the island of Mykonos.
Bar Fight That Led to Arrest
The incident dates back to August 2020, when Maguire was on holiday in Greece with family and friends. A late-night altercation broke out outside a bar, which escalated when police intervened. Greek authorities said Maguire assaulted officers, resisted arrest and attempted to bribe police during the confrontation.
Police claimed the defender insulted and pushed officers as they tried to break up the fight. Maguire was arrested along with his brother and a friend and spent two days in custody before appearing in court.
Court Verdict
In March 2026, after years of legal delays and appeals, a Greek appeals court upheld the conviction and sentenced Maguire to 15 months and 20 days in prison, though the sentence was suspended, meaning he will not actually serve jail time unless he commits another offence during the suspension period.
The charges included:
• Non-serious assault
• Resisting arrest
• Attempted bribery of police officers
He was also ordered to pay a €1,500 fine.
Maguire’s Defence
Maguire has consistently denied wrongdoing, claiming the situation began when his sister was allegedly drugged and that he believed he was being attacked or abducted by men he did not realise were police officers.
His legal team has said they will continue appealing the verdict to Greece’s Supreme Court in an attempt to clear his name.
What Happens Next
Because the sentence is suspended, Maguire does not go to prison and can continue playing football. However, the conviction ends a six-year legal battle stemming from the controversial holiday incident.
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