Argentinian Authorities Confirm the Location of Diego Maradona's Heart After Five Years
November 26, 2025237 AufrufeLesezeit: 2 Minuten
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Argentinian authorities have addressed growing speculation regarding the fate of Diego Armando Maradona's heart, following widespread concerns about the potential theft of the organ prior to the football legend's burial in 2020.
Officials confirmed that Maradona's heart was not buried with him, as it was removed during a forensic examination alongside other organs, including the liver and kidneys, to clarify the circumstances surrounding his death, which had sparked significant controversy.
According to reports from Argentinian media, the heart is currently held in the police morgue in Buenos Aires, specifically in La Plata, where it is subject to stringent security measures.
Concerns Over Potential Theft
These reports indicate that authorities received intelligence regarding the intentions of certain groups to steal the heart, prompting the decision to withhold it from burial to safeguard it from potential threats.
Protection for a Decade
In accordance with medical and legal protocols, Maradona's heart will remain under official supervision for ten years, after which a determination regarding its final disposition will be made. Sources suggest that one possibility could involve burying it near the remains of the football icon after the retention period.
Burial Site and Cause of Death
It is worth noting that Maradona was interred at Jardín Bella Vista cemetery next to his parents in a family plot. The Argentinian star passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60, while recovering at home after a complicated brain surgery to treat a blood clot. Investigations revealed that his death was due to heart failure and an acute pulmonary embolism.
This official announcement concludes one of the most contentious chapters related to Maradona's death, while the decision regarding the ultimate fate of his most famous organ has been postponed for the next decade.
Officials confirmed that Maradona's heart was not buried with him, as it was removed during a forensic examination alongside other organs, including the liver and kidneys, to clarify the circumstances surrounding his death, which had sparked significant controversy.
According to reports from Argentinian media, the heart is currently held in the police morgue in Buenos Aires, specifically in La Plata, where it is subject to stringent security measures.
Concerns Over Potential Theft
These reports indicate that authorities received intelligence regarding the intentions of certain groups to steal the heart, prompting the decision to withhold it from burial to safeguard it from potential threats.
Protection for a Decade
In accordance with medical and legal protocols, Maradona's heart will remain under official supervision for ten years, after which a determination regarding its final disposition will be made. Sources suggest that one possibility could involve burying it near the remains of the football icon after the retention period.
Burial Site and Cause of Death
It is worth noting that Maradona was interred at Jardín Bella Vista cemetery next to his parents in a family plot. The Argentinian star passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60, while recovering at home after a complicated brain surgery to treat a blood clot. Investigations revealed that his death was due to heart failure and an acute pulmonary embolism.
This official announcement concludes one of the most contentious chapters related to Maradona's death, while the decision regarding the ultimate fate of his most famous organ has been postponed for the next decade.
