Masseur details Diego Maradona's final days during negligence trial

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Masseur details Diego Maradona's final days during negligence trial
Summary

Testimony in the ongoing trial regarding Diego Maradona's 2020 death reveals he was bedridden and suffering from edema at the time. His masseur, Nicolas Taffarel, described Maradona as resigned to his fate and noted his refusal to eat or engage in personal hygiene. Taffarel alerted Maradona's medical team about his worsening condition, but claimed he saw no significant action taken. Seven healthcare professionals are on trial for potential negligence, facing up to 25 years in prison, though they deny responsibility. The trial has been ongoing since mid-April and may extend beyond this month.

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  • Taffarel testified Maradona was bloated and refused to get out of bed.
  • Maradona reportedly said, 'I don't want anything' two days before he died.
  • Seven defendants face trial for potential negligence in Maradona's care.
  • Maradona died on November 25, 2020, from heart failure and pulmonary edema.
  • The trial has been underway in Argentina since mid-April 2026.
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  • 1:30 PMYahoo SportsDiego Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says masseur
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Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for possible negligence.

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