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.

The case revolves around allegations that negligence by the health care professionals contributed to the World Cup winner’s death in 2020 at the age of 60.

Fans of Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona gather, on the day of a court case against people charged with Maradona's death, in Buenos Aires, Argentina,. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina began a long-awaited trial on Tuesday of the medical team for soccer star Diego Maradona,

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.