Argentina will begin a trial this week into the medical team of late soccer icon Diego Maradona over homicide by negligence, a case that has charged up emotions in the country where the World Cup winner still commands almost God-like reverence.

Fans of Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona gather, on the day of a court case against people charged with Maradona's death, in Buenos Aires, Argentina,. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina began a long-awaited trial on Tuesday of the medical team for soccer star Diego Maradona,

An Argentine court started on Tuesday its trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona, at age 60.

Supporters of Diego Maradona gathered outside the courthouse, singing and waving flags as the long-awaited trial into his death finally began after multiple delays.