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Five Years On, Tributes Pour In for Maradona as Family Presses Case Toward 2026 Trial

The case over his medical care resumes next March after the original trial was thrown out due to a judge’s role in a documentary.

Overview

  • On the fifth anniversary, Boca shared a video of fans placing daisies on his statue at La Bombonera, echoing a famous moment with his daughter Dalma.
  • Maradona’s official account returned after a year of silence with a line from Mercedes Sosa’s Como la cigarra and the message “Te amamos (1960-∞)”.
  • The Argentine national team, Napoli, LaLiga and Argentinos Juniors posted tributes, and Lionel Messi shared a World Cup 2010 embrace with Maradona.
  • Dalma and Gianinna renewed calls for accountability, with Dalma pledging that her father will get the justice he deserves.
  • Eight medical professionals are charged with homicide with possible intent; the autopsy found acute pulmonary edema from cardiac failure, and the new trial is scheduled for March 2026.