A new trial has begun on Tuesday to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, following the collapse of the previous proceedings.
The retrial comes nearly a year after earlier legal action in the case was annulled due to a judicial scandal involving one of the presiding judges, which led to the suspension and reopening of the entire process.
Maradona died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence outside Buenos Aires.
He suffered heart failure and acute pulmonary complications that led to his death weeks after the operation.
Prosecutors have charged a medical team of seven people responsible for his care, accusing them of gross negligence during his recovery period.
The initial trial was halted after about two and a half months, following emotional testimony, including statements from Maradona’s children.
It was later annulled in May 2025 after it was discovered that one of the judges had participated in a documentary related to the case, a breach of judicial procedure.
Judge Julieta Makintach stepped down from the case and is now facing separate legal proceedings over her conduct during the trial.
The new court proceedings are expected to hear testimony from around 120 witnesses as they reassess medical responsibility in Maradona’s death.
Prosecutors allege possible manslaughter by medical negligence, arguing that the treatment plan may have contributed to his fatal condition.
If convicted, the accused could face prison sentences ranging from 8 to 25 years. The defense maintains that Maradona’s death resulted from natural causes, citing his long history of addiction and chronic health problems.
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