Ole Gunnar Solskjær appointed him captain of Manchester United due to his attitudes and leadership qualities. But now Harry Maguire has put himself in serious trouble.
In recent photos from the Greek island of Syros on Friday night, the 27-year-old is brought into the premises of the prosecution.
Greek police accuse him and two others of taking part in a long-arm fight.
The pictures get a lot of attention in England, including in the newspaperIndependent.
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The alleged riot took place on the holiday island of Mykonos last night. Local media reports that Maguire was one of three men arrested, after two groups of Britons smoked at each other outside the bar Fabrica.
Photos on social media show that the United captain spent much of Thursday.
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Petros Vassilakis, a spokesman for the local police, told Reuters:
– When the quarrel had been settled, one of the two groups – the one with the football player – started to go on a verbal attack on the police. Several police officers were present. At one point, one of the people in the group attacked the police, and a fight broke out.
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He continues:
– All three were arrested. In connection with the work, the other two – including the football player – became violent. They hit at least two policemen with blows and kicks. All three, including the football player, were put in a cell on Mykonos.
Friday afternoon, Maguire and co. up with the prosecution on the island of Syros. There they were confronted by a public prosecutor.
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The outcome is not yet known. But Maguire risks another day in the cell, several English newspapers report.
According to The Guardian, Maguire’s lawyer, Konstantinos Darivas, denies that the captain denies the allegations.
– He is completely convinced that he will be released – without charge.
Manchester United have officially commented on what has happened. It’s called:
– The club is aware of an incident involving Harry Maguire on Mykonos last night. Contact has been established with Harry, and he is fully cooperating with the Greek authorities. At this time, the club will not comment further.
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