Death of Diego Maradona looms large over Argentina

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Diego Maradona’s 2020 death shocked Argentina. Many today are seeking justice for the international soccer icon through a trial surrounding the circumstances of his death. This week, eight health care workers from his medical team were charged with “homicide by negligence.” Host Marco Werman speaks with Marcela Mora y Araujo, an Argentine sports journalist and Maradona specialist, about the latest news.

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