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Maradona death trial verdict set for December 22

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October 22, 2026

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Maradona death trial verdict set for December 22

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SAN ISIDRO, Argentina (AFP) — The verdict in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be delivered on December 22, the court announced Thursday, after six months of hearings.

The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the star’s death concluded Thursday with brief statements from Maradona’s daughter Dalma and some of the defendants.

READ: Defence in Maradona death trial seeks acquittal of doctor

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