Maradona death trial verdict scheduled for December 22
A court will deliver its verdict on December 22 in a trial related to the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona.
At a glance
- Verdict scheduled for December 22
- Maradona died in 2020 from heart failure and pulmonary oedema
- Death occurred while recovering from brain surgery
A trial connected to the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona is set to conclude with a verdict on December 22. Maradona died in 2020 at the age of 60 from heart failure and pulmonary oedema while recovering from brain surgery.
Why it matters
Maradona is regarded as one of football's greatest players. The trial verdict will conclude legal proceedings related to his death.
Original reporting
- Daily Tribune (Bahrain)Maradona Death Trial Verdict Set for December 22
- Asharq Al-Awsat (English)Maradona Death Trial Verdict Set for December 22
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