American football star Steven Gerrard cleared of affray charges by Liverpool court . Gerrard admitted punching 34-year - old businessman Marcus McGhee . Jury accepted his claim that he acted in self defense in the brawl .
England football star Steven Gerrard cleared of affray charge by Liverpool court . Gerrard admitted punching 34-year-old businessman Marcus McGhee . Jury accepted his version that he acted in self defense in nightclub brawl .