New Trial Opens Over Diego Maradona’s Death in Argentina

A new trial has begun in Argentina to determine responsibility for the death of football legend Diego Maradona, nearly six years after his passing.

The proceedings, which opened on Tuesday in San Isidro near Buenos Aires, will once again examine allegations of medical negligence involving members of Maradona’s healthcare team.

Seven medical professionals including doctors, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and nurses, are facing charges of negligent homicide in connection with the football icon’s death in November 2020.

Maradona died at the age of 60 from a heart attack while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence, with prosecutors arguing that the care he received was inadequate.

The retrial follows the collapse of an earlier case in 2025 after a judge resigned over a breach of judicial ethics, forcing proceedings to restart from scratch.

Prosecutors have previously described the conditions of Maradona’s recovery as deeply flawed, alleging that medical staff failed to provide appropriate monitoring and treatment. The defense, however, maintains that his death was inevitable due to longstanding health issues.

The new trial is expected to hear testimony from nearly 100 witnesses, including family members, as the court seeks to establish whether negligence contributed to the death of one of football’s greatest figures.

If convicted, the accused could face prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years.

The case continues to draw global attention, reflecting Maradona’s enduring legacy and the demand for accountability surrounding his final days.