In a significant development in the ongoing trial concerning Diego Maradona’s death, police executed an overnight raid at a Buenos Aires health clinic to seize his complete medical records. This action follows a court order aimed at investigating allegations of negligence against seven healthcare professionals involved in the legendary soccer star’s care.
- Police raided Buenos Aires health clinic.
- Seized Maradona's complete medical records.
- Seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence.
- Maradona underwent surgery for hematoma.
- Raid lasted four hours overnight.
- Trial set to continue Thursday.
The raid, which began around midnight and lasted four hours, was prompted by the discovery that crucial presurgical studies conducted at Los Olivos clinic were missing from Maradona’s medical history. These records, dated between November 3 and 11, 2020, are vital to understanding the circumstances surrounding Maradona’s surgery for a hematoma and his subsequent death on November 25, 2020, at age 60.
This raid underscores the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Maradona’s medical treatment. How will this impact the trial’s outcome? As the investigation unfolds, several key points emerge:
- Police retrieved 275 pages of medical archives and 547 emails.
- Maradona’s surgery was performed without complications, according to the clinic’s medical director.
- The trial is set to resume, potentially revealing more about the care Maradona received.
As the trial progresses, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely. Will the findings alter the landscape of sports medicine and athlete care? Stay tuned for updates on this pivotal case.
