On November 8, local time, seven members of Maradona’s medical team came to a court in Buenos Aires, Argentina for investigation.
Previously, these seven people had been accused of "manslaughter" and "provisional murder", which led to the death of "ball king" Maradona.
On November 25, local time, in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, a man put his arms around his daughter in memory of football legend Diego Maradona.
The football superstar who led Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup died of a heart attack that day at the age of 60.
The unexpected death of the ball king
Setting the hour hand back to 2020 is a very unfriendly year for sports.
At the beginning of November last year, Maradona, the "King of the Ball," was found to have a subdural hematoma. After successfully undergoing a cerebral hematoma operation, he was discharged from the hospital to recuperate at home.
But just over the past two decades, the bad news that made the world's football fans heartache came.
On November 26, 2020 Beijing time, Maradona died at home from a cardiac arrest at the age of 60.
Data map: The memorial ceremony of "Ball King" Maradona was at the Rose Palace in the Presidential Palace.
The picture shows the fans outside the Rose Palace of the Presidential Palace.
Prior to this, the "Ball King" had just made his 60th birthday wish to face England once again and scored a goal like the "hand of God".
This time, he will switch to his right hand.
In the end, the wish was not realized.
The sudden death of a generation of "ball kings" has caused too many people to complain about why this long night always swallows good things.
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Data map: Naples, Italy. Fans lit the torch under Maradona's murals to bid farewell to the heroes who once brought two Serie A titles to the city.
Long investigation process
The mourning and regrets from all parties were filled with sorrow.
While reminiscing about their lost youth
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everyone also began to wonder: Why did the "ball king" who had a successful operation suddenly pass away?
Initially, according to a number of foreign media reports, people familiar with the matter said that Maradona's death was directed to natural death.
A prosecutor confirmed at the time that there were no signs of violence.
But after that, a series of police investigations seemed to overturn the original view.
Data map: Maradona brought Argentine football to the pinnacle of the world.
Image source: Visual China
On November 29, 2020 local time, the Buenos Aires Provincial Police searched the residence and office of Maradona's private doctor Luke.
The police stated that they would conduct related investigations against Luke on charges of “manslaughter”
to find out whether there was medical negligence and negligence in the course of recovery after Maradona’s operation. Donat's death.
At the end of 2020, Maradona's autopsy report was released, and the results showed that Maradona did not contain alcohol or illegal drugs in his body.
In addition, according to toxicological studies, it was found that the deceased had taken some psychotropic drugs.
Data map: The picture shows Marado and his personal doctor.
And just when everyone thought things would calm down, some shocking information was revealed by the media.
According to the "Daily Mail" report, the police questioned Griselda Morell, a psychologist who served Maradona's 8-year-old son.
She told the police: “If Maradona wants to drink beer when he gets up at 9 o’clock, he can get it from the nurse.
One of the nurses who took care of him added sleeping pills to his drinks and beer so that he would not It was noisy at night."
Data map: A man puts his arms around his daughter to mourn the football legend Diego Maradona.
Deadly medical team
In April this year, according to Agence France-Presse, a medical team composed of 20 experts issued a report, concluding that Argentine star Maradona had not received adequate treatment before his death, and his treatment was full of "deficiencies and irregularities."
If he can receive appropriate treatment in an appropriate medical institution, he "has a greater chance of survival."
In this 70-page document, the medical team claimed that the treatment staff at the time "surrendered Maradona's survival to fate."
On November 26, 2020, local time, in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, the mourning ceremony of "the king of the ball" Maradona was held at the Presidential Palace Rose Palace.
Maradona's coffin is covered with the Argentine flag and two No. 10 jerseys of the Argentine national team and Boca Juniors.
Those surveyed included Luke, a neurosurgeon in Maradona, Korsahov, a psychiatrist, Diaz, a psychologist, and two nurses, a nursing coordinator and a medical coordinator.
In mid-May, the Associated Press reported that the 7 people in the Maradona medical team were charged with manslaughter.
After that, the Argentine National News Agency revealed that the judge in charge of Maradona’s death
had filed a formal prosecution against 7 members of the Maradona medical care team for “provisional murder”.
In addition, the medical staff also determined the exact time of Maradona's death.
He had been dead for several hours when receiving resuscitation.
Data map: Maradona in the game.
After that, the seven medical team members who were suspected of failing to take care of their duties came to the case in turn and were questioned by the police.
About a year after the death of the "King of the Ball", recently,
7 medical staff were formally summoned by the court on charges of murdering Maradona.
At present, 7 people have been collected fingerprints, and they have also received background checks and collected possible criminal records.
Data map: The picture shows Maradona appearing in the game stand, with various expressions that are extremely stealthy.
Among them, Maradona's personal doctor Luke is still the most suspicious.
Maradona was approved to be discharged from the hospital soon after undergoing cerebral hematoma surgery.
The three daughters of the "King of the Ball" believed that Luke had misjudged Maradona's recovery and that it was an obvious violation of him to leave the hospital early.
Once convicted of this crime, 7 medical team members may face 8 to 25 years in prison.
However, a lawyer told the media outside the court that the case has not yet entered the trial stage.
Data map: Messi uses two fingers to express his nostalgia for Maradona.
For nearly a year, the investigation has gradually deepened like a scalp, clarifying the context of the case.
For Maradona, the god-like existence in this football world, people have not concealed their inner reverence.
The Naples club will play in Maradona's commemorative jersey in three Serie A games in November.
It may also be the hope of all fans to restore Maradona's experience before his death through legal procedures.
We once had him, and we lost him completely that night. This is an irreparable regret. I can only hope that the truth will come to light after the sun rises.
(Author Liu Xingchen)