DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says masseur Today 04:28 Diego Maradona was bedridden, in pain and appeared resigned to his fate in his final days, says football legend's masseur at the trial into his 2020 death.
death of diego maradona Tearful fights, edible offerings – a glimpse into Diego Maradona death trial 23-07-2026 02:03 A look at the standout moments of an often dramatic case; Defendants, who insist Maradona died of natural causes, have spent months in a courtroom alongside the footballer's distraught daughters.
Sovereignty dispute UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina’s Malvinas banner 16-07-2026 10:24 Argentina players celebrated victory with banner reading: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”; Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says FIFA should investigate but believes potential action is a matter for them.
death of diego maradona Lawyers clash in Maradona death trial, forcing hearing to halt 14-07-2026 23:49 Judges suspend proceedings and warn they could remove counsel from the case after a heated confrontation between rival lawyers nearly turns physical.
WORLD CUP 2026 Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England clash 14-07-2026 22:02 Argentina midfielder, who has played in England for two clubs over the last six seasons, urges his team to take inspiration from Diego as they seek to get the better of England.
WORLD CUP 2026 Argentina v England: Much more than just a game 14-07-2026 16:14 From the South Atlantic war to Diego Maradona's famous goals, the semi-final against England has ramifications far beyond the pitch.
History of football Argentina and England renew fierce World Cup rivalry in semi-final 12-07-2026 14:01 Lionel Scaloni's side defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book a spot in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals, setting up a sixth meeting with England – and their first at the tournament in 24 years.
WORLD CUP 2026 England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final 12-07-2026 11:33 The Albiceleste and their talisman Lionel Messi must defeat England in Atlanta to keep alive their hopes of becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962.
death of diego maradona Maradona death trial: Star's former manager questions conditions of home care 03-07-2026 08:55 Matías Morla tells court Diego Maradona would never have accepted the conditions of the Tigre house where star spent his final days, arguing the home as ill-equipped for a medical emergency.
death of diego maradona Nurse says psychiatrist downplayed Maradona's crisis during home hospitalisation 02-07-2026 17:46 Diego Maradona suffered a sudden change in mood that was downplayed by his psychiatrist during the period of home hospitalisation in which he died, claims nurse in testimony.
Editorial Messi in Dallas, messy down here 27-06-2026 00:37 The separation of powers is alive and well in Argentina when it comes to corruption – regardless of whether the issue is Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni’s assets or the up to US$20 million stacked in the San Vicente mansion, the knee-jerk response of the political world is: “The matter belongs to the courts.”
death of diego maradona Maradona was 'shielded' by people around him before death, trial hears 19-06-2026 10:50 Witness echoed testimony from previous witnesses, including relatives, doctors and healthcare workers, who have described the house where Maradona was looked after as dirty and lacking the necessary medical equipment.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona’s former aide tells trial that star was manipulated 17-06-2026 23:12 Support worker who aided Maradona in his final days says star was manipulated by those around him.
Interview Enrique Macaya Márquez heads to his 18th World Cup at age 91 12-06-2026 11:30 Veteran Argentine broadcaster will extend a record that stretches back to Sweden 1958, linking football's black-and-white era with the modern global game.
MARADONA DEATH TRIAL Maradona trial: Daughter says medical team failed to take responsibility 09-06-2026 17:10 Dalma Maradona, the eldest of Diego Maradona's daughters, gives evidence to trial investigating late footballer's death; "There isn't a day that I don't miss him," she tells the court.
death of diego maradona Maradona's doctors should 'never' have allowed home care, trial hears 02-06-2026 21:28 Surgeon questions conditions of home care following the operation on late footballer during trial into deah.
MARADONA DEATH TRIAL Maradona death trial hears dispute over home care arrangements 29-05-2026 12:26 Seven defendants face charges of homicide with possible intent, meaning they were allegedly aware of the risk of death and could face sentences of up to 25 years in prison.
MARADONA DEATH TRIAL Maradona was a problematic patient after surgery, says clinic doctor at trial 27-05-2026 15:54 Maradona kept medical team under severe pressure after surgery, says former clinic director.
MARADONA DEATH TRIAL ‘Diego would defend me,’ says lead suspect in trial over Maradona’s death 21-05-2026 17:14 Leopoldo Luque says late star would be the only person who “would tell the truth” and “defend” him.
MARADONA DEATH TRIAL Maradona’s daughter: Lead doctor pushed for star’s home hospitalisation 20-05-2026 16:21 Jana Maradona says that main defendant in the case, neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, was adamant the star should be treated by healthcare professionals at a home, rather than a clinic or hospital.
MARADONA DEATH TRIAL Maradona could have improved with diuretic, doctor says at trial 15-05-2026 10:56 Intensive care specialist tells court football icon may have recovered within 48 hours as tensions erupt during latest hearing.
Maradona death trial Maradona suffered 'around 12 hours' of agony before death, court hears 08-05-2026 14:29 Forensic expert tells trial late footballer endured a prolonged agony as prosecutors seek to prove medical negligence in trial into legend's death.
MARADONA DEATH TRIAL Autopsy doctor says Diego Maradona’s heart had signs of ‘prolonged agony’ 06-05-2026 10:12 One of the doctors involved in late star's autopsy tells trial that late football legend’s heart showed signs of "prolonged" agony.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona was 'bipolar,' had 'narcissistic' disorder, his ex-psychologist tells death trial 30-04-2026 19:13 Diego Maradona was bipolar and had a narcissistic personality disorder, his former psychologist tells court at trial into his death.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team 24-04-2026 10:46 Court shown a 17-minute video shot by forensic police of Maradona on his deathbed, wearing a pair of football shorts and a black t-shirt pulled up to reveal a cavernous stomach.
DIEGO MARADONA DEATH TRIAL Maradona's daughter slams 'manipulation' of family by his doctors 21-04-2026 15:12 Gianinna Maradona alleges in court that her father's medical team engaged in “total and horrible” manipulation. Daughter of ‘El Diez’ is the first witness in second trial.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Tears, horror and scandal – how first Maradona death trial collapsed 15-04-2026 22:47 Daughters weeping in court, squalid care of a legend exposed and a scandalous judge that derailed proceedings dramatically.
death of diego maradona 'Bunch of amateurs': Maradona's medical team back on trial 14-04-2026 18:00 Seven-strong medical team is accused of gross negligence causing his death during his home convalescence.
SOCIETY Maradona's birthplace repurposed as soup kitchen for hungry 14-04-2026 17:30 Diego Maradona's childhood home has become a soup kitchen and support centre for residents of Villa Fiorito, who receive clothes or a hot meal in the same courtyard where the late footballer grew up.
death of diego maradona New trial into Diego Maradona's death begins in San Isidro 14-04-2026 13:01 New trial into legendary footballer’s death gets underway in San Isidro with seven in dock; Re-run of trial after first collapsed 10 months ago amid scandal.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Trial into Diego Maradona’s death given start date: April 14 11-03-2026 15:20 Trial for late footballer’s 2020 death rescheduled for mid-April after collapse of first trial.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Court sets March 17 start date for new trial into Diego Maradona’s death 04-12-2025 13:11 Seven healthcare professionals who cared for the legendary footballer towards the end of his life informed they will stand trial March 17 for homicide with possible malice aforethought – pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to death.
death of diego maradona Court to define how new trial into Maradona’s death will proceed 02-12-2025 14:31 Tuesday’s hearing is preliminary. A previous trial was cancelled in May after it emerged that one of the case’s judges had taken part in a secret documentary about the proceedings.
COURT IMPEACHMENT Judge who caused Maradona death mistrial removed from post 18-11-2025 17:46 Judge Julieta Makintach removed from her post Tuesday after causing a mistrial in the negligence case against the medical team in whose care football legend Diego Maradona died in 2020.
death of diego maradona New trial over Maradona death will begin March 2026 05-11-2025 18:35 Seven medical staff to be retried for alleged negligence over football legend’s death in 2020; Previous trial was annulled in May following scandal over documentary involving one of case’s judges.
BUSINESS & SPORT Maradona's heirs sign deal with Swedish company to market brand 21-10-2025 08:53 Maradona's five heirs sign agreement with Swedish firm Electa Global to market products under late footballer's name.
death of diego maradona Court seizes assets of Maradona's lawyer, sisters in fraud case 19-09-2025 00:24 An appellate court in Buenos Aires indicts Maradona's former lawyer, Matías Morla, and two of his assistants for suspected fraudulent handling of the player's assets; Two of the ex-footballer's sisters – Rita and Claudia – and a notary were also prosecuted as accomplices.
COURTS: DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Judges in new Maradona trial reject request to step aside 07-08-2025 16:02 The new court hearing the case into the death of Diego Maradona rejects defence request for two judges to be removed.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA False start delays new Maradona death trial, timeframe uncertain 22-07-2025 16:53 Doubts remain after a preparatory hearing between prosecutors, defence lawyers and the new judges appointed after the first trial was declared null and void.
death of diego maradona Maradona's physician, accused in star’s death, requests trial by jury 13-07-2025 11:38 Leopoldo Luque, Diego Maradona's personal physician, seeks trial by jury following the annulment of the trial that had begun in March.
COURTS Scandal-hit judge responsible for scrapped Maradona trial resigns 25-06-2025 11:44 Pre-empting her likely impeachment and removal from office, Julieta Makintach sends a letter to Governor Kicillof announcing she will resign her post in order to help “rebuild institutional prestige.”
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Anger as Maradona death trial annulled due to disgraced judge 29-05-2025 17:53 The trial over Diego Maradona’s death has been annulled after a judge involved secretly participated in a documentary; Julieta Makintach has been suspended and disgraced, forcing a full restart of proceedings.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona death trial collapses in scandal as court orders restart 29-05-2025 13:04 Trial into the death of Diego Armando Maradona declared null and void by San Isidro court following the scandal involving Julieta Makintach, one of the three judges overseeing the case.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Scandalous scenes as Maradona death trial is thrown into disarray 28-05-2025 12:33 The fate of the trial into Diego Maradona's will be decided on Thursday, following a scandal involving one of the judges over her participation in a documentary about the case.
death of diego maradona Future of Maradona death trial in doubt as scandal-hit judge steps down 27-05-2025 21:47 Judge Julieta Makintach forced to recuse herself following outcry; Court says it will decide Thursday if case goes to retrial.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona death trial in peril with judge under microscope 27-05-2025 09:14 The future of the trial for the death of star Diego Maradona will be defined Tuesday following questions about a judge's impartiality.
death of diego maradona Witness claims Maradona trial filming is for documentary about judge 25-05-2025 10:49 Judge and witness denies trial footage was for Maradona documentary; Filmmaker claims footage was part of a personal project about under-fire magistrate and not tied to the case.
death of diego maradona Maradona death trial suspended as judge's impartiality questioned 20-05-2025 16:04 Court proceedings suspended for a week amid controversy; Questions about a judge's impartiality prompt delay in trial in Maradona's death.
death of diego maradona Police unsuccessfully raid firm in charge of Maradona’s care 14-05-2025 22:00 On order of the courts, police raid Medidom, the firm put in charge of Diego Maradona's home care – only to find out the company moved from address two years ago.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona trial: Daughter says doctors staged care to isolate him 13-05-2025 18:33 Gianinna Maradona, daughter of late legendary footballer, points the finger at Dr Leopoldo Luque and rest of medical team: "They convinced us that my father needed to be hospitalised at home."