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Maradona showed "signs of heart failure" days before his death

In the last days of his life, Diego Maradona displayed signs of heart failure, according to experts in court.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The coordinator of the medical board that drafted the report on Diego Maradona's death confirmed in court that the Argentine footballer had "signs of heart failure" in the days leading up to his passing.

According to the expert, these symptoms should have been monitored more effectively, raising questions about the care provided to the athlete in his final moments.

The information was reported by various sources, notably mentioning the court where evidence regarding Maradona's health condition was presented before his death.

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