Medical record error corrected in Diego Maradona death trial

On August 25, 2026, it was confirmed that medical records previously linked to the late football icon Diego Maradona actually belonged to his deceased father, who shared the same name. The confusion, which originated with 'Swiss Medical', prompted a week-long suspension of the ongoing trial concerning Maradona's death after a defense attorney identified the discrepancy following a session focused on his renal history.

Despite the error, the court has ruled that the trial will proceed as scheduled. Officials stated that the mix-up will not invalidate other evidence or the conclusions reached by the interdisciplinary medical board. Marcello D'Angelo, representing Maradona's daughter Giannina, confirmed that the prosecution remains confident that the trial will achieve a just outcome without relying on the findings of the nephrologist who was misled by the incorrect documents.

Authorities and family representatives have now corrected the documentation to ensure accurate reflection of the patient records. The trial, which seeks to determine the circumstances of the legendary player's passing, continues with the focus remaining on the established medical evidence.