Diego Armando Maradona left us on November 25, 2020 at the age of 60. Since then, the world was orphaned by possibly the best player in the history of the sport. His play amazed the whole planet, with goals that will always remain in the memory of all soccer fans.
Despite the fact that he ascended to Olympus six years ago, it is still unclear what happened that day. The decisions made about his health left much to be desired. One of them was to be treated outside the hospital. This was the central theme of the first trial held in May 2025. It sought to clarify whether his death was avoidable, as well as the criminal responsibilities of the professionals who treated him.
Now, after the case was reopened, seven of the workers involved will have to appear in the dock on Tuesday: Maradona's neurosurgeon and general practitioner, Lepolodo Luque; psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov; psychologist Carlos Diaz; doctor and coordinator of the private medical company Swiss Medical, Nancy Forlini; doctor Pedro Di Spagna; nursing coordinator Mariano Perroni and nurse Ricardo Almiron, according to EFE.
The family cries out for the truth
In an interview last December, Jana Maradona, the daughter of the legendary Argentine footballer, said she wanted to get to the bottom of the case.
"I want the trial to be completed and the truth to be known, nothing more and nothing less," said Diego's daughter.
According to the latest information and statements from the daughters of the No. 10, Luque, Maradona's doctor, was the one who insisted that his patient should continue his recovery at home as the best option. According to testimonies, the necessary care may not have been given to Diego.
Thus, the new trial will be handled by Criminal Court No. 7 of San Isidro, composed of judges Alberto Gaig, Alejandro Horacio Lago and Alberto Ortolani. Hearings will take place every Tuesday and Thursday.
