Maradona trial suspended over suspected kidney test mix-up

A trial investigating the death of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona has been put on hold following claims that crucial kidney test results submitted as evidence may belong to his father.

The proceedings, which accuse seven healthcare workers of criminal negligence in Maradona's post-operative care, were adjourned by the court until August 27. This pause allows for a thorough review of the medical evidence after the defense team presented their argument.

Maradona, who passed away at the age of 60 in November 2020, was recuperating from surgery at the time of his death. The defense's assertion is that the kidney tests presented to the court were not Maradona's, but rather those of his father, also named Diego, who died in 2015.

The court's decision to suspend the trial pending a review of this medical evidence highlights the critical nature of the disputed test results in determining the case against the accused healthcare professionals.