Zoe Maguire, the mother of Manchester United’s Harry Maguire, has issued a heartfelt statement in response to the abuse her son has faced recently.
News About Nigeria gathered that the criticism escalated after Maguire scored an own goal while playing for England against Scotland on Tuesday.
In her statement, Zoe expressed her dismay at the level of negative and abusive comments directed towards her son by some fans, pundits, and the media.
She described the abuse as “disgraceful and totally unacceptable,” emphasizing that it is unacceptable in any walk of life, particularly for someone who works tirelessly for both club and country.
Harry Maguire has always been a target of criticism, primarily due to his bit-part role at Manchester United in recent months.
United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has relegated him to fifth-choice centre-back. West Ham also expressed interest in signing him during the summer transfer window. However, Maguire chose to stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford.
Despite limited playing time so far this season, Maguire remains committed to United. He expressed his determination to contribute and play whenever he’s given the opportunity.
His commitment led to his call-up to the England squad this month, a decision met with surprise by fans and pundits.
Maguire’s recent own goal during the England vs. Scotland match heightened the criticism and even led to hatred from some quarters. Zoe Maguire, who was present at the match, addressed the situation, stating that the abuse her son has endured goes beyond the realm of football.
She expressed concern for young players who may face similar situations in the future and pointed out the importance of supporting emerging talents.
