Manchester United Captain Harry Maguire: “I feared for my life”

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire opens up on his Greece nightmare incident during an interview with BBC Sports editor Dan Roan.He feared for his life when Greek police arrested him last week as he thought he was being kidnapped.

The England international told that plain-clothed police officers, who did not identify themselves, pulled over his group’s minibus in Mykonos, threw him off the bus, hit him on his legs and told him his career was over.The 27-year-old said he tried to run away – with one handcuff on – because he had no idea who the men were.

On Tuesday, Maguire was given a suspended sentence of 21 months and 10 days in prison after his trial on the Greek island of Syros.He was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, violence against public employees and insult after arrest on Mykonos.

On Wednesday, an appeal was lodged against the verdict by his legal team. In accordance with Greek law, the appeal nullifies Maguire’s conviction and there will be a full retrial in a more senior court.

Maguire broke down during the interview, said hearing the guilty verdict was “horrible” and that he “couldn’t quite believe it”.

Maguire regrets for putting club and fans in tough position

Maguire denies the allegation by Greece police, of throwing any punches or trying to bribe them,and the captain said he don’t owe an apology to anybody.

“I don’t feel I owe an apology to anybody.An apology is something when you have done something wrong.”

“I don’t wish it on anybody. Obviously the situation has made it difficult for one of the biggest clubs in the world, so I regret putting the fans and the club through this, but I did nothing wrong.I found myself in a situation where it could have happened to anybody and anywhere.”

About Police trying to hurt him on the Legs

“They hit me a lot on the legs. It wasn’t on my mind. I was in that much of a panic. Fear. Scared for my life.I know what happened that night. I know the truth.”

“When I speak about it I get worked up but that’s because it just makes me feel a bit angry inside. I will move on. I am mentally strong enough.”

On Manchester United Captaincy and Support from the team

“It is such a huge honour to be captain of Manchester United – something I am really proud of,” he said. “It is a massive privilege to play for the club, never mind captain.

“It is not my decision to make but the one thing I will say is how supportive the club has been from top to bottom. They have been great with me and I thank them for that.”

Read complete Interview from the BBC website.