Prosecutors in Maradona death trial seek sentences up to 12 years

Seven medical professionals face calls for 12-year prison sentences in trial over Argentina football icon Diego Maradona’s death.Published On 8 Oct 20268 Oct 2026Argentine prosecutors argued on Thursday that the “chaotic” medical team treating football legend Diego Maradona at the time of his death should receive prison sentences of up to 12 years.Seven medical professionals have been on trial since April over Maradona’s death on November 25, 2020 while convalescing after surgery for a brain clot.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Man City players ‘don’t care too much’ after EPL charges, says boss Marescalist 2 of 4CAS promises Senegal-Morocco AFCON title decision within dayslist 3 of 4UEFA details FIFA presidential candidate criteria in bid to oust Infantinolist 4 of 4‘Utmost respect’: Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after Argentina farewellend of listThe star of the 1986 World Cup died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema – a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs – at a rented home in the Buenos Aires suburb of Tigre two weeks after undergoing surgery.The larger-than-life star, who had a history of substance abuse, was 60 at the time of his death.His medic...