# Warning signs ignored before Maradona’s death, trial hears 2026-08-12T21:05:07+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets A forensic doctor has told a court in Buenos Aires that Diego Maradona's medical team ignored clear "warning signs" before his death in 2020. Dr Carlos Cassinelli said the football legend had swollen fingers, edema in his lower limbs, hypertension and a rapid heart rate after surgery. He said the swelling posed a "life-threatening risk" but was not checked. Seven healthcare professionals are on trial for potential negligence. Maradona died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema. The accused deny responsibility, saying he succumbed to natural causes after years of drug and alcohol abuse. The trial may run beyond August. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - timesnownews.com Tags: Argentina, court hearing, Diego Maradona, football, healthcare, negligence trial Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/maradonas-doctors-ignored-warning-signs-court-hears/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/maradonas-doctors-ignored-warning-signs-court-hears/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.