Manchester United's Harry Maguire: I did nothing wrong

Maguire was accused of assaulting officers and then offering cash while at a police station. "I am the captain of Manchester United, I am very rich, I can give you money, I can pay you, please let us go," he allegedly told police. 

For a piece published by the BBC on Thursday, Maguire maintained his innocence and described himself as a victim: 

"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."

Maguire also reiterated claims that multiple officers kicked him: 

"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."

Ahead of Tuesday's verdict, England manager Gareth Southgate called Maguire into the national team for a pair of September Nations League fixtures. Southgate has since dropped the defender and, according to multiple reports, won't reinstate the 27-year-old for this call-up. 

United chose to keep Maguire as club captain and haven't yet punished the player.