Diego Maradona showed "warning signs" that went unheeded during the home hospitalization leading up to his death in 2020, a witness on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) told the trial examining the Argentine football legend's demise. Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for potential negligence that may have contributed to his death. Forensic physician Carlos Cassinelli said he had observed "warning signs" including edema in the lower limbs, swelling in the fingers, shortness of breath and signs of hypertension and an abnormally fast heart rate. "We believe these warning signs were not taken into account by the doctors because their approach did not change," he said, adding that he thought home hospitalization had been a mistake. The accused deny responsibility for his death, saying the larger-than-life Maradona, who battled cocaine and alcohol addictions for years, succumbed to natural causes.