Verdict in Diego Maradona death trial set for December 22

Summary

A court will deliver its verdict on December 22 in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, after six months of hearings. The trial concerns seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in his death. Maradona died in November 2020 at age 60.

Timeline

1. NDTV

   22 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that the court announced on Thursday that the verdict in the trial over Maradona's 2020 death will be delivered on December 22, after six months of hearings.

2. Le Monde

   23 Oct 2026, 03:12 UTCSource ↗

   Le Monde reports that the trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Maradona's death concluded on Thursday after six months of hearings, with the verdict set for December 22.

3. Al Jazeera

   23 Oct 2026, 06:55 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that the trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Maradona's death has concluded, with the verdict set for December.