Maradona was ‘bipolar’, had ‘narcissistic’ disorder, psychologist tells death trial

Regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, Maradona died in November 2020 while recovering at home from surgery for a brain clot.

He died of heart failure and acute pulmonary oedema – a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs – two weeks after going under the knife.

Seven medical workers, including a neurosurgeon, a psychiatrist and a nurse, face prison terms of between eight and 25 years if convicted of homicide with possible intent – pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to death – over the conditions of Maradona’s care in his final days.

The accused deny responsibility for Maradona’s death, saying the star of the 1986 World Cup succumbed to natural causes.

Diaz told the court he had met Maradona in October 2020.

“I remember that Maradona was sitting in an armchair drinking wine,” he said. “It reminded me of my father, also an alcoholic, who had died a few months earlier.”

“I sensed that he had a genuine desire to change, he was committed,” the psychologist added.

The first trial over the footballer’s death was annulled last year after revelations that one of the judges took part in a clandestine documentary about the case.

This second trial, conducted by a new panel of judges, began this month.

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