Maradona's Kidneys Were a Warning | Argentina News

Argentina News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A kidney specialist stunned the courtroom by revealing Maradona’s chronic kidney disease — worsened by obesity, cocaine use, and hypertension — should have triggered daily medical monitoring and blood tests. With no records of any tests during his final two weeks at home, the expert testified that the medical team failed to act, potentially costing him his life. Seven healthcare professionals, including his personal doctor, now face up to 25 years in prison if convicted for negligence. The trial, expected to last until September, is exposing how warning signs were ignored — even as the world…