The legal proceedings concerning the death of Argentine football star Diego Maradona are nearing a conclusion. On Thursday, the presiding court confirmed that a verdict is set to be handed down on December 22. This announcement follows a trial that spanned six months, during which the court examined the medical care and circumstances leading up to Maradona’s death in November 2020.

Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, died at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery. The trial has focused on the actions of the medical team responsible for his care during his final days. Prosecutors and the defense have presented conflicting accounts regarding whether the medical professionals involved were negligent in their duties or if the outcome was unavoidable given the patient's complex health history. While the court has now set a firm date for the final decision, the case remains a subject of intense public and media scrutiny in Argentina and across the global sports community.