Diego Maradona Was Bedridden Before Death Witness Tells Argentine Court

‎Argentine football icon Diego Maradona was bedridden and severely bloated in the days before his death in November 2020, court testimony revealed on Thursday. ‎ ‎A personal masseur testified in an Argentine court regarding the former football star's final days during an ongoing medical negligence trial. ‎ ‎The witness told judges that the late athlete appeared physically exhausted and expressed a desire to be left alone shortly before passing away. ‎ ‎

Seven healthcare professionals currently face trial in San Isidro over allegations of criminal negligence in his medical care. ‎ ‎ ‎ Prosecutors allege that the medical team failed to provide adequate care to the World Cup winner following his brain surgery. ‎ ‎

The masseur claimed that basic health monitoring equipment was absent from the rented residence where the legend spent his final weeks. ‎ ‎

Defense lawyers maintain that the medical crew followed standard protocols during the home care period after his hospital release. ‎ ‎ ‎

Maradona died from heart failure at age 60, triggering international mourning across the global sports community. ‎ ‎ ‎

Nigerian sports enthusiasts continue to follow the high-profile court case as legal authorities evaluate the medical evidence presented. ‎ ‎

The trial in Argentina is expected to hear testimony from additional witnesses over the coming weeks. ‎ ‎

Court hearings on the circumstances surrounding the death are currently ongoing in San Isidro.