The courtroom in San Isidro, Buenos Aires, was filled with tension as the trial surrounding the death of Diego Armando Maradona unfolded. The legendary footballer, who passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60, became the center of a legal battle involving accusations of medical negligence. Eight healthcare professionals, including his personal doctor Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, faced charges of homicide with eventual intent.
During the trial, the prosecutor, Patricio Ferrari, presented a shocking photograph of Maradona’s body, visibly swollen and in a state that left the courtroom in stunned silence. Ferrari argued that the image was a testament to the alleged neglect and inadequate care provided to the football icon during his final days. He accused the medical team of failing to act despite clear signs of Maradona’s deteriorating condition.
Así estaba Diego Maradona el día de su MUERTE. En la IMPACTANTE FOTO se ve lo hinchado …. nadie hizo NADA!!
En el Juicio estan Dalma, Yanina Maradona y Verónica Ojeda.
❌ Al Diego LO MATARON HDP pic.twitter.com/rLRSUnRN82
— Diego Sehinkman (@DieSehinkmanFan) March 11, 2025
The trial has drawn significant public attention, with crowds gathering outside the courthouse, chanting “Assassins” at the accused. Inside, Maradona’s family, including his daughters Dalma and Giannina, were visibly emotional as the evidence was presented. The case has sparked widespread debate in Argentina, a nation where Maradona is revered as a cultural and sporting hero.
The legal proceedings are expected to continue for several months, with over 100 witnesses set to testify. The outcome of the trial will not only determine the fate of the accused but also serve as a reflection on the standards of medical care and accountability in high-profile cases. Maradona’s legacy as a football legend remains untarnished, but the circumstances of his death have cast a shadow over his final chapter.
