Maradona’s remains to go to mausoleum – International Football

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October 2, 2024, 2:04 p.m

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Football legend Diego Maradona takes part in the gala to elect the 2016 World Player of the Year and the 2016 Female Player of the Year. Maradona died in 2020 at the age of 60 – there is now a new report on the cause of death. (to dpa: “Maradona’s remains should go to the mausoleum”) Photo: Patrick Seeger/DPA

After his death almost four years ago, the Argentine was buried in an outskirts of Buenos Aires; now he will find his final resting place in the center of the capital.

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Maradona died of a heart attack on November 25, 2020 in a private residential complex north of Buenos Aires at the age of 60. A few weeks earlier he had undergone brain surgery. According to the investigators’ assessment, massive mistakes had been made in the home care of the 1986 world champion, who was in serious health condition.

The trial against eight doctors and nurses is scheduled to begin in March next year. The public prosecutor’s office accuses them of manslaughter. All defendants deny the allegations. If convicted, they face prison sentences of up to 25 years.

Maradona is considered one of the best footballers in history. The player from a humble background took part in four World Cups and scored 34 goals in 91 international matches. Together with the Brazilian Pelé, he was honored as “Footballer of the Century”. Off the field, he also repeatedly hit the headlines because of his drug use and his love affairs.