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sports2 years ago

Napoli's First Title Victory Since Maradona.

Napoli wins their first Italian league soccer title since Diego Maradona led the club to championships in 1987 and 1990. The team clinched the trophy with a 1-1 draw at Udinese, moving an insurmountable 16 points ahead of second-place Lazio with five rounds still to play. The victory was a result of a well-run unit with standout players in every department, including league scoring leader Victor Osimhen and league assist leader Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Napoli's success is also attributed to the legacy of Diego Maradona, who is still celebrated by fans and remembered for his impact on the club.

sports2 years ago

Napoli's Serie A Title Triumph Ends 33-Year Wait

Napoli won their first Italian Serie A title in 33 years with a 1-1 draw at Udinese, clinching the Scudetto with five games remaining. The title is Napoli's third in Italy's top division and their first since Diego Maradona led them to championships in 1987 and 1990. Napoli's top scorer, Victor Osimhen, equalised for Napoli in the 52nd minute to spark wild celebrations throughout Naples, inside the stadium in Udine and beyond. Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti said the impact of Maradona was "felt in this success."

sports2 years ago

Maradona's Medical Team to Face Trial for His Death

Eight health care professionals, including neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, will stand trial for homicide by negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona in 2020. Maradona's medical team is accused of failing to provide adequate care, and a medical board's report concluded that he could still be alive if he had been properly hospitalized. Maradona died of a heart attack on Nov. 25, 2020, at a rented residence outside Buenos Aires following brain surgery two weeks earlier.

legal2 years ago

Maradona's Medical Team to Stand Trial for Death

Eight health professionals, including neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, will stand trial for their alleged role in the death of football legend Diego Maradona. They are accused of "simple homicide with wanton disregard" and could face between eight and 25 years in jail if found guilty. Maradona died on Nov. 25, 2020, aged 60 from heart failure after undergoing brain surgery earlier that month. The trial is expected to start in 2024.