The case for death of Diego Maradona returns to shake Argentina. This Tuesday a new trial began in San Isidro to determine the responsibility of the medical team in the death of the idol, which occurred in 2020.
A key process to clarify responsibilities
The court must analyze whether there was medical negligence in the care of the former soccer player during his last days. His daughters Dalma, Gianinna and Jana were present in the room, along with his ex-partner Verónica Ojeda.
The initial hearing also included a debate over live streaming of the trial, a sensitive topic that is only allowed at specific times in the process.
The scandal that annulled the first trial
This new trial comes after the annulment of the previous process, which was invalidated in 2025 due to a judicial scandal.
One of the judges was removed after her participation in the clandestine production of a documentary related to the case was revealed, which compromised the impartiality of the court.
This fact generated strong criticism and forced the entire judicial process to be restarted from scratch, delaying the search for justice for one of the greatest figures in the world. world football.
A case that moves football and Argentina
Maradona’s death not only impacted sport, but the entire Argentine society. Considered one of the best footballers in history, his legacy continues while justice tries to clarify the circumstances of his death.
