Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was arrested in 2020 after a clash with police on the Greek island of Mykonos and was initially found guilty of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery and sentenced to 21 months in prison with probation.
After six years of legal battles, Maguire lost his appeal and was sentenced to 15 month in prison, and suspended.
According to The Sun, Maguire refused to pay a £50,000 "bribe" to settle a brawl he was involved in while on holiday in Greece. A source close to the player told The Sun: "The other side suggested that if Maguire paid £50,000, the matter would go away. He would rather be found guilty than bribe someone. He will never apologise or pay any money. Harry will clear his name. He will fight to the end until he clears his name, even if it means appealing to the highest court."
The source said that the lawyers for the plainclothes police officers involved in the late-night clash had repeatedly proposed out-of-court settlements: "It has always been about money. He hasn't paid a penny and won't pay anything, he stands by his principles and values and will not compromise. For six years, the other side has repeatedly told us that if Maguire pays £50,000, this matter can be resolved."
"The reason things have progressed to this point is that Harry is unwilling to do that."
Harry Maguire Mykonos incident timeline
August 20, 2020 - Harry Maguire is arrested after a clash with others outside a bar in Mykonos with his sister, brother Joe and friend Christopher. All three men were given suspended sentences.
August 25, 2020 - A friend of Maguire's family tells a Greek court that his sister Daisy was injected with a "date rape drug" at the club, prompting Harry and his friends to come forward to help.
August 26, 2020 - Maguire is found guilty of assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and attempted bribery - his lawyer files an appeal, the original verdict is overturned and a retrial is awaited.
March 5, 2021 - The retrial is postponed to June 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 21, 2023 - Maguire's legal team applies for an extension and the case is rescheduled for February 7, 2024.
February 7, 2024 - The retrial is postponed to March 12, 2025 due to a strike by Greek lawyers.
March 4, 2026 - Nearly six years after the incident, Maguire's conviction is upheld.