A security guard’s testimony revealed that Diego Maradona was in severe decline during his final days, with reports of physical deterioration and inadequate medical care before his 2020 death, as a trial against seven medical staff continues in Argentina.
Testimony Reveals Maradona’s Final Days
Anebal Domingues, a security guard responsible for protecting Diego Maradona during his 2020 recovery period, described the football legend as swollen and in clear decline in his final days, according to court testimony. Domingues, who guarded Maradona at his home in Tigre, north of Buenos Aires, stated that the Argentine icon was sometimes urinating on himself and required a chemical toilet in his room. He was in a bad state, but we couldn’t say no to Diego, Domingues told the court, citing the star’s volatile temperament and the reluctance of staff to confront him directly.
The testimony, part of a trial examining potential negligence in Maradona’s care, highlighted inconsistencies in medical attention.
He was swollen, as if he had fluid retention, Domingues said. Sometimes he would urinate on himself and couldn’t reach the bathroom. A chemical toilet was installed in his room. Anebal Domingues, security guard
Medical Staff Face Charges of Negligence
The trial, which began four months ago, involves seven medical professionals, including doctors, psychiatrists, and nurses, accused of negligence in Maradona’s care. The defendants deny direct responsibility, arguing their roles were limited to their medical specialties. The situation wasn’t good, but we couldn’t confront Diego, Domingues added, reflecting the challenges of managing a high-profile patient with a difficult personality.
The trial, which is expected to continue beyond August, seeks to determine whether systemic failures in Maradona’s care led to his death. Forensic doctors confirmed that the 60-year-old suffered from severe respiratory and cardiac issues in his final hours, dying alone in his rented home.
The Broader Implications of the Trial
We couldn’t take a stand against him.
The trial remains focused on the specific actions—or inactions—of the accused.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
The trial is scheduled to continue into August. Maradona’s death on November 25, 2020, marked the end of an era for football fans worldwide, but the legal battle over his final days persists. Prosecutors argue that the medical team’s failures were a direct cause of his death, while the defendants maintain that their actions were within their professional scope.
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