New Details Reveal Maradona's Deteriorating Condition Before His Death

The trial sessions of seven members of the medical team responsible for the care of Argentine legend Diego Armando Maradona have unveiled new details about the final days of the Napoli star and Argentina national team icon, who passed away on November 25, 2020.

The trial is being held in San Isidro, located within the Greater Buenos Aires area, amid accusations of negligence and medical malpractice that may have contributed to the death.

Nicolas Tafarel's testimony was one of the most significant presented in court, as he spoke about Diego Maradona's deteriorating physical and mental health in the weeks leading up to his death.

Taffarel stated that Maradona "would not get out of bed, did not want to eat or bathe," noting that he informed the medical staff multiple times about his concerns, and requested that his condition be monitored more regularly with daily visits.

The trainer, visibly affected during his testimony, noted a continuous deterioration in Maradona's condition, without seeing appropriate medical intervention, stating: "I informed them of the issues I was noticing with him, but I did not see any concrete actions or a quick solution."

He continued: "He was swollen, and his legs were swollen," explaining that the doctors were constantly reassuring him that these symptoms would go away, but that did not happen.

Taffarel recounted the details of his last meeting with Maradona on November 24, 2020, just one day before his death. He mentioned that he suggested to the former player to spend some time together and have a drink of "mate," but Maradona declined, saying: "I don't want anything, Taffita, that's enough." When asked what he meant by "that's enough," Maradona replied: "Nothing, that's enough," a phrase in Spanish, "Ya está," which can be interpreted in various ways.

The circumstances and timing of Diego Maradona's death are among the key points being investigated by the court, as forensic reports indicate he passed away after several hours of suffering, despite a lack of complete agreement among experts regarding the exact duration.

The seven accused deny all charges against them, asserting that each one acted within their jurisdiction and that their role was not directly related to the cause of death.

Conversations among security personnel presented during the trial revealed comments made by the guards after Maradona's death, discussing the doctors' fears regarding the consequences of what happened, and their expectations of facing imprisonment.

The trial is ongoing, with more testimonies and evidence expected that may help uncover the circumstances surrounding the final hours and days in the life of one of the greatest football stars in history.