The trial for the death of Diego Maradona is restarting in Argentina.

The scandal surrounding the death of global football icon Diego Maradona is gaining momentum again this Tuesday with the restart of the trial in Argentina, nearly a year after it was abruptly suspended. The proceedings, which have already shaken the worlds of sports and justice, are resuming in a tense atmosphere following the controversial expulsion of Judge Julieta Makintach, who was accused of bias due to her secret involvement in a miniseries about the trial itself.

The trial, which began on March 11, 2025, was suspended on May 29 of the same year when Judge Makintach was removed at the request of the seven healthcare professionals accused and Maradona’s family. The controversy centered on the fact that the magistrate was involved in an audiovisual production titled “Divine Justice,” which raised serious doubts about her impartiality. This episode added more fuel to an already delicate process, which involves serious accusations: simple homicide with intent.

The seven accused doctors and nurses face sentences ranging from eight to 25 years in prison for alleged criminal negligence in the death of the Argentine star. The defendants vehemently deny any responsibility for the tragic loss of the 1986 World Cup champion, seeking to prove that they fulfilled their professional duties.

Diego Maradona, considered one of the greatest players in the history of football, passed away at the age of 60 on November 25, 2020. His death occurred in a private residence in Tigre, north of Buenos Aires, where he was recovering after neurosurgery to remove a hematoma in his head. The cardiorespiratory crisis that took his life continues to raise numerous questions about the medical care provided.

This case, which intertwines sport, justice, and controversy, continues to capture global attention, not only due to the figure of Maradona but also because of the impact it will have on medical responsibilities in critical situations. With the resumption of the trial, the world is eagerly awaiting definitive answers about what really happened in the last days of the genius footballer’s life.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.