August 24 – England international and Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been released by a Greek prosecutor after appearing in court on Saturday after two days in detention over a brawl on the island of Mykonos.
Maguire, who has built up a reputation of a model professional, pleaded not guilty and will respond to the charges against him on Tuesday via his legal team,, according to local police.
The £80 million defender was arrested late Thursday after what Greek police described as an “altercation” between two groups of British tourists. Reports claimed Maguire, who was on holiday, had become enraged after his sister had been assaulted.
Greek police said an officer was punched on the scene, and that a second fight had broken out at the local police station where three men “strenuously resisted (arrest), pushing and striking three officers.”
Greek TV channel Mega said Maguire’s father had flown to Greece to be with his son.
The case is being heard on the island of Syros, the administrative hub of the Cycladic island group that includes Mykonos.
In a statement, Manchester United said: “Following the appearance in court today we note the adjournment of the case to allow the legal team to consider the case file.
“Harry has pleaded not guilty to the charges. It would be inappropriate for the player or club to comment further while the legal process takes its course.”
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