Maradona’s medical team could have saved his life, prosecutor says

A new trial has begun in Argentina for seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the 2020 death of football legend Diego Maradona. Prosecutors allege the medical team, described as "amateurs," missed opportunities to save Maradona's life, claiming he began dying 12 hours before his death from heart failure and pulmonary edema. The trial resumed after the original proceedings collapsed due to a judge's involvement in a documentary about the case. Maradona, who had a history of substance abuse, died at age 60 while recovering from brain surgery. His family, including his daughters and former partner, are seeking justice for his death.

A retrial concerning the death of Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona is set to begin after the initial trial collapsed due to unauthorized filming. Seven members of Maradona's medical team are accused of homicide with possible intent for allegedly failing to provide adequate medical care after his brain surgery in November 2020. Prosecutors allege the medical team were aware of Maradona's condition but did not take necessary steps to save him, leading to heart failure and pulmonary edema. Medical experts concluded that Maradona's home treatment was deficient and reckless, suggesting he would have had a better chance of survival with proper care in a medical facility. If convicted, the accused face eight to 25 years in prison.

A new trial has begun in Argentina to determine if Diego Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020. The football legend died at age 60 from heart failure and pulmonary edema after brain surgery. Seven members of his medical team are charged with negligent homicide, accused of gross negligence during his convalescence. A previous trial, which began in March, was annulled in May 2025 due to a judge's involvement in a documentary that breached judicial rules. The defense argues that Maradona, who battled addictions, died of natural causes. The new trial will hear from approximately 120 witnesses.