A judge in Argentina has ordered culpable homicide trial against eight medical personnel for the death of football legend Diego Maradona.

The family doctor and nurses who treated Maradona will be tried for alleged criminal neglect. Maradona,60, died in Buenos Aires in November 2020 while recovering from brain surgery for a blood clot.

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The eight people include neurosurgeon Leopold Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz who treated the late World Cup star.

Although no date has been set reports said medical experts had concluded that the treatment was full of "deficiencies and irregularities" and that the football star was allegedly abandoned "to his fate".

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Reports claim the medical team risks sentences up to eight to 25 years in prison.&nbsp;Maradona's two children had complained against neurosurgeon Leopold Luque.

Maradona's sudden death had plunged Argentina into days of national mourning and shocked his fans worldwide. The football legend was responsible for Argentina's stupendous World Cup victory in Mexico in 1986 and was a star player for Boca Juniors and later for Napoli.

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A judge in Argentina has ordered culpable homicide trial against eight medical personnel for the death of football legend Diego Maradona. The family doctor and nurses who treated Maradona will be tried for alleged criminal neglect.

A judge in Argentina has ordered culpable homicide trial against eight medical personnel for the death of football legend Diego Maradona. The family doctor and nurses who treated Maradona will be tried for alleged criminal neglect. Maradona,60, died in Buenos Aires in November 2020 while recovering from brain surgery for a blood clot. Also Read: Maradona's tribute plane unveiled, set to fly for Qatar World Cup The eight people include neurosurgeon Leopold Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz who treated the late World Cup star. Although no date has been set reports said medical experts had concluded that the treatment was full of "deficiencies and irregularities" and that the football star was allegedly abandoned "to his fate". Watch: Fans paid tribute to soccer star Maradona on his first death anniversary Reports claim the medical team risks sentences up to eight to 25 years in prison. Maradona's two children had complained against neurosurgeon Leopold Luque. Maradona's sudden death had plunged Argentina into days of national mourning and shocked his fans worldwide. The football legend was responsible for Argentina's stupendous World Cup victory in Mexico in 1986 and was a star player for Boca Juniors and later for Napoli. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Diego Maradona's medical staff face trial over his death

Hundreds of Argentine football fans demonstrated on Wednesday in Buenos Aires to demand justice for superstar player Diego Maradona, who died on November 25 in circumstances under investigation.

"Maradona has been left to die and it is not fair, it is not fair that a person who gave us Argentines so much ends up like that," Abel Chorolque, a 44-year-old cab driver, told AFP at the protest.&nbsp;

Maradona, who was 60, died of a heart attack just weeks after undergoing brain surgery on a blood clot.

Investigators are looking into the health treatment he received prior to his death to determine whether or not to bring a case of wrongful death, a conviction for which would result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years.

The "10M" demonstration was organized on social media by different Maradona fan groups under the slogan "Justice for Diego, he did not die, he was killed."&nbsp;

Two of his adult daughters, Dalma and Gianinna, as well as the youngest of his five children -- Diego Fernando, 8 -- were at the protest, though they had to leave as the atmosphere turned tense.

As darkness fell some in the crowd chanted death threats against Matias Morla, Maradona's last lawyer, who would have appointed the medical team that treated him at the end of his life.&nbsp;

Maradona underwent surgery on November 3, just four days after he celebrated his 60th birthday at the club he coached, Gimnasia y Esgrima.

However, he appeared in poor health then and had trouble speaking.

Maradona had battled cocaine and alcohol addictions during his life. He was suffering from liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders when he died.

A panel of experts, made up of 10 official specialists and 10 more selected by the interested parties, is due to deliver its findings on his cause of death in two or three weeks.

Maradona's neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz are under investigation as well as two nurses, a nursing coordinator and a medical coordinator.

Hundreds of Argentine football fans demonstrated on Wednesday in Buenos Aires to demand justice for superstar player Diego Maradona, who died on November 25 in circumstances under investigation.

Hundreds of Argentine football fans demonstrated on Wednesday in Buenos Aires to demand justice for superstar player Diego Maradona, who died on November 25 in circumstances under investigation. "Maradona has been left to die and it is not fair, it is not fair that a person who gave us Argentines so much ends up like that," Abel Chorolque, a 44-year-old cab driver, told AFP at the protest. Maradona, who was 60, died of a heart attack just weeks after undergoing brain surgery on a blood clot. Investigators are looking into the health treatment he received prior to his death to determine whether or not to bring a case of wrongful death, a conviction for which would result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years. The "10M" demonstration was organized on social media by different Maradona fan groups under the slogan "Justice for Diego, he did not die, he was killed." Two of his adult daughters, Dalma and Gianinna, as well as the youngest of his five children -- Diego Fernando, 8 -- were at the protest, though they had to leave as the atmosphere turned tense. As darkness fell some in the crowd chanted death threats against Matias Morla, Maradona's last lawyer, who would have appointed the medical team that treated him at the end of his life. Maradona underwent surgery on November 3, just four days after he celebrated his 60th birthday at the club he coached, Gimnasia y Esgrima. However, he appeared in poor health then and had trouble speaking. Maradona had battled cocaine and alcohol addictions during his life. He was suffering from liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders when he died. A panel of experts, made up of 10 official specialists and 10 more selected by the interested parties, is due to deliver its findings on his cause of death in two or three weeks. Maradona's neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz are under investigation as well as two nurses, a nursing coordinator and a medical coordinator.

Argentine fans demonstrate to demand 'justice' for Diego Maradona

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Diego Maradona's medical staff face trial over his death

Argentine fans demonstrate to demand 'justice' for Diego Maradona