Harry Maguire's dad Alan suffers broken ribs during Wembley final chaos

Alan Maguire, 56, and the Manchester United player’s agent Kenneth Shepherd were trampled by unruly ticketless fans before the match between England and Italy at London’s Wembley Stadium

Harry Maguire’s father suffered two suspected broken ribs and struggled to breathe after being caught up in fan disturbances at the Euro 2020 final, the England defender revealed on Wednesday. 

Alan Maguire, 56, and the Manchester United player’s agent Kenneth Shepherd were trampled by unruly ticketless fans before the match between England and Italy at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday. 

‘It was scary’

“It was not a nice experience—it shook him up. It was scary. I don’t want anyone to experience that at a football match,” Maguire told British tabloid The Sun. Alan Maguire did not ask for medical treatment despite his injuries as England supporters overwhelmed security staff to enter the stadium and occupy the seats of paying spectators. 

Harry Maguire’s father Alan. Pics/Getty Images

Breathing issues

“My dad’s a big fan—he got on with it. He was struggling with his breathing because of his ribs, but he’s not one to make a big fuss,” the footballer, 28, was quoted as saying. “He was fortunate as every game he has had my nephew or one of my kids on his shoulders.” European football’s governing body UEFA on Tuesday charged England’s Football Association over the unsavoury scenes at the final and will appoint an “ethics and disciplinary inspector” to investigate the pre-match disorder.

Stewards bribed?

Meanwhile, England fans allegedly bribed stewards and forged tickets to enter London’s Wembley Stadium for the Euro 2020 final, causing chaos that Maguire said had left his father injured. 

The Guardian newspaper on Wednesday quoted an anonymous fan as saying ticketless fans used the messaging app Telegram to share advice on breaching security.

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