The defendants say Maradona had refused further treatment and should have stayed in hospital for longer after his operation. They risk prison terms between eight and 25 years if c

Football legend Diego Maradona’s former healthcare team has been brought to trial in Argentina, for alleged homicide by negligence charges and up to 25 years in prison following his death at age 60 in 2020.

The trial concerning the death of football icon Diego Maradona commenced on Tuesday in Argentine, with seven members of his private medical team facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, according to the Xinhua News Agency.