Harry Maguire's legal battle in Greece has cost over £100,000, as the Manchester United defender faces a 15-month suspended prison sentence after a retrial upheld his conviction for aggravated assault. The three-judge panel on Syros reduced his original 21-month sentence but added a €1,500 fine, ruling that the verdict also applies to his brother Joe and a friend involved in a 2020 bar brawl on Mykonos.
Prosecution lawyer Ioannis Paradissis welcomed the decision, stating that justice was done and that the injured policemen are still awaiting an apology. Maguire's defence team plans to appeal to Greece's supreme court, though legal experts note only points of law can be argued at that level. The case has already been adjourned five times, with Maguire determined to clear his name.
The conviction stems from an incident where Maguire, his brother, and a friend were detained for two days after a fight with police. The higher court dropped a bribery charge against Joe Maguire but upheld the assault conviction. Maguire was not present in court, preparing for United's match against Newcastle.
