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Greek Court Convicts Harry Maguire, Issues 15-Month Suspended Sentence

His lawyers plan a new appeal, leaving questions over any response from Manchester United or the FA.

Overview

  • A court on the island of Syros found the Manchester United defender guilty of causing bodily harm, resisting and insulting police, and attempted bribery tied to a 2020 Mykonos incident.
  • The 15-month term is suspended, so he will not serve jail time unless he reoffends or the conviction stands after further appeals.
  • Maguire’s legal team said it will challenge the verdict again, following an earlier appeal that annulled a 2020 conviction and led to this retrial.
  • He was not in court for the decision and started for Manchester United against Newcastle later the same day.
  • An attorney for the police officers urged club and FA sanctions, while separate reports note potential U.S. visa complications for the 2026 World Cup as an unresolved possibility.