Zoe, the mother of out-of-favor Man United defender, Harry Maguire, has defended her son against the criticism he has received recently.
She posted a statement on social media saying that the abuse he has been subjected to is “disgraceful” and “unacceptable.”
She wrote: “I’m so proud of my son, Harry Maguire. What he has achieved at such a young age is phenomenal. He has always been a sensitive soul and I worry about the impact that constant criticism will have on him. He has always put his body on the line for England and Manchester United. He deserves respect.”
Zoe Maguire also said that the abuse her son has received has gone beyond football. She said that he has been targeted by “vile” abuse on social media, and that this has had a negative impact on his mental health.
She concluded her statement by saying: “I’m asking people to stop this abuse. It’s not right. Harry Maguire is a human being and he deserves to be treated with respect.”
The criticism of Harry Maguire has intensified in recent months, following a number of high-profile mistakes for Manchester United. He has also been the subject of abuse on social media, with some fans calling for him to be dropped from the England team.
Maguire’s mother’s statement is a rare public defense of her son. It is likely to add to the pressure on those who have been criticizing him.
