An Argentine court has started its trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona at age 60.

Argentina began a long-awaited trial on Tuesday of the medical team for soccer star Diego Maradona, over four years after his death in 2020, in a case that has riled emotions in the South American country where the World Cup winner is still revered.

Veronica Ojeda, ex-partner of the late soccer star Diego Maradona, left, and Maradona's daughters Jana, Dalma and Yanina Maradona, from left, stand in court on the first day of a