Medical Professionals Face Trial Over Diego Maradona's Death

Seven healthcare workers are accused of negligence in the football legend's final days, with charges of reckless and deficient care.

The trial begins on March 11, 2025, in San Isidro, Argentina, with seven defendants facing potential sentences of 8 to 25 years if convicted.
Diego Maradona died on November 25, 2020, at age 60 from a heart attack while recovering from brain surgery for a blood clot.
Prosecutors allege the medical team provided inadequate home care, leading to a 'prolonged, agonizing period' before Maradona's death.
A 2021 panel of medical experts concluded Maradona could have survived with proper treatment in a medical facility.
The defendants deny responsibility, while Maradona's family cites leaked communications suggesting the medical staff prioritized financial motives over his well-being.