Eight medical professionals who treated late football icon Diego Maradona in the days leading up to his death are currently on trial for culpable homicide.
The trial which comes just over four years after Maradona’s death began on Tuesday where the accused including his doctor and psychiatrist arrived at the court in San Isidro, greater Buenos Aires, Argentina.
They allegedly provided negligent treatment which led to the late footballer’s death aged 60 in November 2020.
In an opening statement, the prosecutors say that they plan to present substantial evidence including private messages, to prove their case.
Outside the court, fans and family gathered to express their anger and demand justice while Maradon’s former partner gifted memorabilia to supporters.
"Let them pay with life sentences. What heaven could not wait for. They killed him and today they will face it here," said Maradona's fan Sergio Gimenez.
More than 100 witnesses including Maradona's family, his neurologist, nurses and psychiatrist are expected to take the stand in the trial which is expected to span several months.
If convicted, the accused could face anything from eight to 25 years in prison in Argentina.
The death of the football legend in 2020 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic sparked an outpouring of grief and anger in Argentina as fans and family pointed fingers about who was to blame.
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