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.

Argentina began a long-awaited trial on Tuesday of the medical team for soccer star Diego Maradona, who died in 2020, in a case that has riled emotions in the South American country where the World Cup winner is still revered.

Neurosurgeon and family doctor Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov are among the medics facing trial on negligence charges, which could see them imprisoned for up to 25 years.

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

On March 11th, proceedings began at the San Isidro court in Buenos Aires regarding the death of football legend Diego Armando Maradona in 2020. Seven healthcare professionals, formerly part of Maradona's medical team,

The trial over Diego Maradona’s death has taken a shocking turn, with prosecutors accusing his medical team of criminal negligence. Startling claims and disturbing images from Maradona’s last days have been presented in court.

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.