BUENOS AIRES
A psychologist testifying in the trial over Diego Maradona’s death shared deeply personal details about the soccer legend’s mental health. Carlos Diaz told an Argentine court that the iconic captain suffered from bipolar disorder and narcissism. These revelations come as Diaz and six others face serious charges of manslaughter related to Maradona’s passing.
Diaz, who began treating the star just weeks before he died in 2020, described a man of extremes. He told the court that while Maradona could bring an entire nation to its knees with his talent, a single glass of alcohol could do the same to him. The psychologist’s plan for the star was strict, total abstinence from drinking. Diaz recalled being shocked during their first meeting, seeing Maradona drinking wine on a couch, which reminded him of his own father’s battle with addiction.
The trial is investigating whether the medical team provided improper care. Diaz defended his actions, noting that toxicology reports showed Maradona had been clean from drugs for over three weeks before he passed away. Meanwhile, neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque also testified, insisting that the home care provided to the 60-year-old was appropriate for his needs at the time.
Maradona, who famously led Argentina to a World Cup victory in 1986, died shortly after undergoing brain surgery. As the legal battle continues, the court is working to decide if his doctors are criminally responsible for the loss of one of the world’s greatest sporting heroes.