Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Maradona's Medical Team to Face New Negligence Trial
Imagine a famous soccer player named Diego Maradona who sadly passed away.
Now, the doctors and nurses who were taking care of him are going to have a new trial.
This is because people think they didn't give him the best care when he was sick and recovering from surgery.
There are seven people on trial, and they could go to jail for a long time if found guilty.
This trial is important because it's about making sure people get good medical help, especially when they are very famous and recovering from a serious operation.
The trial was delayed before because one of the judges had an issue.
A new trial for seven healthcare professionals accused in Diego Maradona's death will start in March.
The medical team is charged with culpable homicide for alleged negligence in Maradona's care.
Maradona died at age 60 from cardiac arrest while recovering from brain surgery.
The accused, who deny the charges, could face up to 25 years in prison.
A previous mistrial occurred due to a judge's issues with a documentary.
- Who
- Seven healthcare professionals, including Maradona's primary physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, medical coordinator, and nurses.
- What
- A new trial for alleged negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona has been scheduled.
- When
- The trial is set to begin in March.
- Where
- San Isidro court, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Why
- The medical team is accused of failing to provide adequate care in the weeks leading up to Maradona's death in 2020.
- Accused
- Seven healthcare professionals
- Charge
- Culpable homicide (similar to involuntary manslaughter)
- Maximum Penalty
- 25 years in prison
- Alleged Negligence
- Failure to provide adequate care in the weeks before death
- Maradona's Age at Death
- 60
- Cause of Death
- Cardiac arrest