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.

An Argentine court held a second day of the trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona at age 60. Lawyers exchanged accusations regarding a photo shown on Tuesday by the prosecutor Patricio Ferrari of the dead body of Maradona.

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.

A fan of late soccer star Diego Maradona holds his image outside the court where members of the medical team that treated Maradona go on trial for alleged homicide by negligence in San Isidro on the outskirts of Buenos Aires,

In La Paternal, the neighbourhood where Diego Maradona took his first professional steps as a footballer, residents want justice for their fallen idol.

Three judges will decide whether the seven people charged in the case -- including a neurosurgeon, a psychiatrist and several medical staffers -- are guilty of manslaughter. The seven on trial are fac

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.