Argentina, Diego Maradona and Trial

Amid chants, flags, and No. 10 shirts, the trial for the death of Maradona began
Argentina will begin a trial this week into the medical team of late soccer icon Diego Maradona over homicide by negligence, a case that has charged up emotions in the country where the World Cup winner still commands almost God-like reverence.
Diego Maradona trial latest: Seven medics face up to 25 years in prison for Argentine football icon’s death
Neurosurgeon and family doctor Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov are among the medics facing trial on negligence charges, which could see them imprisoned for up to 25 years.
Argentina Starts Trial Over Death of Soccer Icon Maradona
Maradona's death rocked the South American nation where he was revered for leading Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986, prompting an outpouring of grief and finger-pointing over who was to blame after Maradona's years-long battle with drug addiction and ill health.
Maradona medical team on trial for football icon's death
The long-awaited trial of medical staff who treated the late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has started in the capital, Buenos Aires. Maradona was convalescing when he died of a heart attack at his home in 2020, aged 60. He had been recovering at home from surgery on a brain blood clot earlier that month.
Trial Begins for Maradona's Medical Team: The Quest for Justice
The trial of Diego Maradona's medical team, accused of homicide by negligence, begins in Argentina. The case stirs emotions as the football icon is revered in the nation. The medical team is charged with 'simple homicide with eventual intent',
Argentina starts trial over death of football icon Maradona
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina began a long-awaited trial on Tuesday of the medical team for football star Diego Maradona, over four years after his death in 2020, in a case that has riled emotions in the South American country where the World Cup winner is still revered.
Argentina starts trial over death of football legend Diego Maradona
Argentina began a long-awaited trial of the medical team for football star Diego Maradona, over four years after his death in 2020.
Images of the trial over Diego Maradona's death
On March 11th, proceedings began at the San Isidro court in Buenos Aires regarding the death of football legend Diego Armando Maradona in 2020. Seven healthcare professionals, formerly part of Maradona's medical team,
Trial Begins Over Maradona's Death as Fans Demand Justice
Supporters of Diego Maradona gathered outside the courthouse, singing and waving flags as the long-awaited trial into his death finally began after multiple delays.
Argentinian court begins trial of seven healthcare professionals over Maradona's death
A Maradona fan holds his image outside the court where his medical team faces trial for alleged homicide by negligence, in Buenos Aires, 11 March 2025
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