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.

Argentina began a long-awaited trial on Tuesday of the medical team for soccer 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.

Prosecutors say the Argentine legend's death could have been avoided and accuse hospital staff of negligence.

An Argentine court started on Tuesday its trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona, at age 60.

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,

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.

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