The seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona will face a new trial starting in March, the San Isidro court on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has announced.

Last May, the Argentinian court declared a mistrial after Julieta Makintach, one of the three judges overseeing the trial, stepped down over criticism about her participation in a documentary on the case .

Makintach will be facing a trial starting on Friday (AEDT) in the city of La Plata, capital of the province of Buenos Aires, for misconduct in her duties, which could lead to her removal from office. Loading...

The negligence case accuses Maradona's medical team of failing to provide adequate care in the weeks leading up to his death nearly five years ago at a home out

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