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Residents in ‘Barrio de Dios’ want justice for Maradona's death

Yesterday 22:40 In La Paternal, the neighbourhood where Diego Maradona took his first professional steps as a footballer, residents want justice for their fallen idol.

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Maradona medics on trial for 'horror theatre' of his death

11-03-2025 17:19 Four years after Diego Maradona's death, supporters chanted outside the trial of seven health professionals Tuesday to determine their responsibilities in what the prosecutor called the "horror theatre" of the legendary football player's final days.

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'This is how Maradona died' – prosecutor shows shocking photo at trial

11-03-2025 15:22 Shocking image of Diego Maradona on his deathbed shown to court in San Isidro as trial into legendary footballer's death gets underway.

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Maradona medical team on trial four years after icon's death

11-03-2025 09:58 The multi-month trial begins Tuesday in San Isidro accusing seven of Maradona's medical caregivers for criminal negligence over the football legend's death.

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Trial of Maradona's medics begins four years after death

07-03-2025 12:00 Beginning Tuesday, more than 100 witnesses will testify in a trial against Diego Maradona's former neurosurgeon, psychologist, and medical professionals accused of "deficient" health treatment.

BUENOS AIRES CITY

Renovation of Luna Park approved by commission

21-02-2025 10:48 Controversial proposal to renovate Luna Park venue in Buenos clears first round of approval; Heritage organisations voice warning for iconic symbol of city’s cultural and athletic history.

by Zella Milfred

SPORT & CULTURE

'Diego Eterno' – New multimedia exhibition pays tribute to Maradona

03-12-2024 10:08 New multimedia exhibition 'Diego eterno,' which opened in Buenos Aires this week honours Diego Maradona's life with an immersive hologram experience, the player's memorabilia, and recreations of pivotal moments in his career.

Homage to football legend

Maradona's children unveil memorial site, foundation plans

01-11-2024 09:03 The 'M10 Memorial' is scheduled to open in 2025 in the tourist area of Puerto Madero, a few blocks from the Casa Rosada, and will be able to welcome one million visitors a year.

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'Diego Lives': Immersive Maradona exhibit hits Barcelona

08-10-2024 20:48 'Diego Vive' exhibition sets up shop in the Spanish city where Maradona spent two unhappy, injury-marred, seasons in the early 1980s.

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Court authorises transfer of Maradona's remains to mausoleum

01-10-2024 21:09 Court signs off on transfer of Diego Maradona's remains, at his daughters' request, from a cemetery to a mausoleum to be built for him in central Buenos Aires.

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Maradona medical team's negligence trial postponed to next year

12-09-2024 23:06 Court postpones until March 2025 the start of the trial of seven health professionals over alleged negligence in the death of Diego Armando Maradona.

BILATERAL SPAT

Maduro asks Maradona’s spirit to haunt Milei

12-09-2024 14:36 "Diego, can I ask you something? Scare Milei by pulling him by his legs in his sleep,” jokes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during "anti-fascist" Congress in Caracas.

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Maradona's heirs fail to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale

30-05-2024 15:19 Maradona's heirs lose legal bid to block the sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup.

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Trial of Maradona’s medical team postponed until October

29-05-2024 21:32 Court postpones trial into 2020 death of Diego Armando Maradona, originally scheduled for next week, until October 1.

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Maradona's family bid to block 'Golden Ball' trophy sale in France

23-05-2024 16:49 Diego Maradona's heirs have taken legal action in France to block the controversial sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup.

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Maradona court case progress, family makes mausoleum request

03-05-2024 17:47 Maradona’s children ask for his remains be transferred from a private cemetery to a mausoleum in downtown Puerto Madero.

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Court sets June date for trial into Diego Maradona’s death

19-03-2024 15:02 Oral Criminal Court N°3 of San Isidro sets June 4 start date for trial into legendary Argentine footballer’s death in November 2020; More than 200 witnesses set to be called with eight accused facing between 8 and 25 years in jail if found guilty.

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Maradona death trial assigned court as European court dismisses brand claim

08-11-2023 18:04 European General Court backs decision by bloc’s Intellectual Property Office to deny the registration of the assignment of rights to the Diego Maradona brand to a private firm linked to his former lawyer.

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Pope Francis offers his take on ‘slipped’ Maradona and ‘gentleman’ Messi

02-11-2023 01:24 Holy Father highlights professional careers of both legendary Argentine footballers – but adds he would add Brazilian icon Pelé to his top three.

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Eight accused of wrongdoing in Maradona's death will stand trial, rules court

18-04-2023 15:33 Members of Diego Maradona's eight-strong medical team will stand trial for their alleged role into legendary footballer's death and face between 8 and 25 years in jail.

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Don't look now, but Argentina is taking over the world

06-04-2023 17:15 Not content to miss out on the upcoming Under-20 World Cup after a less than sterling qualifying display to kick off the year, Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia simply resolved to bring the entire tournament home.

by Dan Edwards