Harry Maguire’s Retrial in Greece Reduces Sentence to 15 Months Suspended Following Mykonos Incident

Key Takeaways:

• Harry Maguire’s retrial in Syros resulted in a 15-month suspended sentence for non-serious assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery
• Maguire continues to maintain his innocence and intends to appeal to the Supreme Court, opting not to settle out of court
• The Manchester United defender remains available for selection against Newcastle United on Wednesday despite recent illness

Summary of Legal Proceedings

Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire has received a 15-month suspended sentence from a Greek court after his retrial concerning an incident on Mykonos in August 2020. Maguire, who was previously given a suspended term of 21 months and 10 days in prison in 2020, had originally been found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, violence against public employees, and insult.

🚨 Harry Maguire’s retrial in Greece now at fifth attempt as he fights allegations of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery.

Maguire has been found guilty of non-serious assault and handed suspended 15-month sentence, reduced from original 21 months.… pic.twitter.com/D2Kg0JiyTg

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His legal team lodged an appeal the following day after the initial verdict, which, under Greek law, nullified his prior conviction and triggered a full retrial. The retrial, held in Syros, faced postponement on four occasions between 2023 and 2025 due to procedural delays before resuming today.

This latest hearing concluded with the court finding Maguire guilty of non-serious assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery, resulting in a reduced 15-month suspended sentence reflecting the downgraded severity of the offences.

Details of the Case and Ongoing Actions

According to sources of BBC Sport, Maguire maintains his innocence and is preparing to appeal to the Supreme Court. He has turned down several offers to resolve the matter out of court, firmly seeking to clear his name through legal channels.

Despite these ongoing legal issues, Maguire, aged 32, remains part of Manchester United’s squad for the Premier League fixture against Newcastle United scheduled for tonight. He had previously left the pitch due to illness during United’s victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday but is available for selection.