Harry Maguire's Greek Retrial Postponed Fourth Time, Extending Five-Year Legal Saga

Harry Maguire's retrial in Greece over a 2020 altercation on the island of Mykonos has been postponed for the fourth time, now rescheduled for March 2026. The delay is due to court documents not being translated into English, which Maguire's defense team had requested. Originally convicted of assaulting and attempting to bribe police officers, Maguire's conviction was nullified on appeal under Greek law, erasing his criminal record. The case has faced multiple delays caused by defense counsel unavailability, lawyers' strikes, and procedural issues, with concerns that it may never reach trial due to Greece's eight-year statute of limitations expiring in 2028. Maguire, who denies all charges, has not played for England since September 2024 and was left out of recent national team selections. His legal team and representatives remain committed to resolving the case before the statute of limitations expires.