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Rocío Oliva Shares Maradona’s Final Wishes in Candid TV Interview

Oliva's rare TV appearance recasts their split as amicable, highlighting her memory of his final months.

Overview

  • Speaking on La mañana con Moria, Oliva said Maradona urged her to marry, have children, be happy, and avoid being with someone “maradoniano.”
  • She recalled last seeing him in April 2020 as pandemic restrictions curtailed access and said his public appearance at Gimnasia shocked her for showing marked decline.
  • Offering her view of his final months, Oliva suggested Maradona had “abandoned himself” and possibly no longer wished to live.
  • She described their 2011–2018 relationship as largely positive and generous, adding they did not pursue children because she was young with other plans and he was older.
  • Oliva said she dropped a cohabitation compensation claim after his death and stated Maradona gave her money used to buy her house, and she confirmed she is dating former player Néstor Ortigoza.