On a day like today, but in 2020, the Argentine star died Diego Armando Maradona, one of the best players in the history of football.
Maradona died a few days after turning 60 years in his house Tigre, province of Buenos Airesdue to cardiorespiratory arrest secondary to acute pulmonary edema, which was caused by left ventricular failure.
Maradona’s death led to the start of a trial against eight health professionals, including the neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Díaz. The trial for his death is scheduled to begin on March 11, 2025.
The Prosecutor’s hypothesis ensures that the medical team’s attention to the captain of the Argentine national team He was “deficient, reckless and indifferent.”
Diego Maradona’s career
Maradona began his career as a footballer in Argentinos Juniors and debuted in the First Division of Argentine Soccer just 10 days away from turning 16, becoming the youngest to do so.
“Pelusa” had unforgettable steps for teams like Boca, Barcelona and Naples. In the latter he won the only Serie A Scudettos in its history (until 2023) and is considered the greatest idol.
But the biggest mark was left on the Argentine national teamwith which he conquered 1979 Under 20 World Cup. In the final they defeated the Soviet Union 3-1 and the “Diez” won the prize of Ballon d’Or the best player of the tournament.
A few years later, in Mexico World Cup 1986, Maradona He had the best or one of the best individual performances in memory of these tournaments.
In the quarterfinals he had an epic performance, scoring an incredible double against England with the famous “hand of God” and the “goal of the century” to win 2-1. In the semifinals he excelled again, with a double to beat Belgium 2-0.
Not satisfied with this, in the final he gave the assistance to Jorge Burruchaga at the end of the game to score the final 3-2 against Germany.
For these and countless other things, Diego Armando Maradona He will be remembered forever in the world of football as one of the greatest in its history.
Source: Ambito
