HARRY MAGUIRE is already in hot water with fans - after an outrageous dive. The Manchester United defender was even accused of auditioning too late for a spot on this summer's Olympics springboard - when hoping to win a penalty against Fulham . 5 Harry Maguire sparked controversy after his reaction to a challenge from Fulham new boy Emile Smith Rowe in the first Prem game of the season 5 Maguire went down easily, appearing to scream too 5 Over he goes, as Maguire makes the most of his moment in the box Maguire missed Euro 2024 through injury but was paired alongside Lisandro Martinez in United's defence for Friday night's Premier League opener.
And fans joked he might have made Paris 2024 - if the plunge he made at Old Trafford had come a couple of months earlier. Maguire tumbled over in the box far too easily when Fulham new boy Emile Smith Rowe extended a leg. The centre-back flung both arms out in front of him with his mouth wide open in apparent pain as he fell to the deck.
READ MORE TOP STORIES FUL TIME Fans convinced star's 'career at Man Utd is over' after he fails to make bench Despite his protests, Maguire was booked for simulation. And former Red Devils' defender Gary Neville described the incident as a "little bit awkward". Nev then spelt his feelings out more frankly by calling it a "dive" and adding: "Maguire throws himself to the ground.
" In fact, just days after the Paris Games ended, one fan pointed out on X: "Hey yo Maguire the Olympics are done mate no need .