Argentina Clarifies the Status of Maradona's Heart After Years of Speculation
November 26, 2025235 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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Argentine authorities have addressed ongoing speculation regarding the fate of Diego Armando Maradona's heart, which had raised concerns about its potential theft prior to the football icon's burial in 2020.
Officials confirmed that Maradona's heart was not interred with his body; it was removed during a forensic examination alongside other organs, including the liver and kidneys, to ascertain the true causes of his death, which had generated significant public interest.
As reported by local media, the heart is currently housed in the forensic department of the Buenos Aires police in La Plata, where it is kept under stringent protective measures.
Concerns Over Potential Theft
Reports indicated that authorities had received alerts regarding possible attempts by criminal groups to steal the heart, leading to the decision not to bury it with Maradona's remains as a precaution.
Protection Period of Ten Years
In accordance with medical and legal protocols, Maradona's heart will be under official protection for a period of ten years, after which a determination will be made regarding its final disposition. Sources suggest that one option being considered is to inter it alongside the football legend after the preservation period concludes.
Burial Location and Cause of Death
Maradona was laid to rest in a private family grave at the Garden Bella Vista cemetery, alongside his parents. He passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60, following a recovery period at home after undergoing brain surgery to address a blood clot. Investigations revealed that his death was attributed to heart failure and acute pulmonary edema.
This official statement from Argentine authorities concludes one of the more controversial aspects surrounding Maradona's passing, while the future of his heart remains undecided for the next decade.
Officials confirmed that Maradona's heart was not interred with his body; it was removed during a forensic examination alongside other organs, including the liver and kidneys, to ascertain the true causes of his death, which had generated significant public interest.
As reported by local media, the heart is currently housed in the forensic department of the Buenos Aires police in La Plata, where it is kept under stringent protective measures.
Concerns Over Potential Theft
Reports indicated that authorities had received alerts regarding possible attempts by criminal groups to steal the heart, leading to the decision not to bury it with Maradona's remains as a precaution.
Protection Period of Ten Years
In accordance with medical and legal protocols, Maradona's heart will be under official protection for a period of ten years, after which a determination will be made regarding its final disposition. Sources suggest that one option being considered is to inter it alongside the football legend after the preservation period concludes.
Burial Location and Cause of Death
Maradona was laid to rest in a private family grave at the Garden Bella Vista cemetery, alongside his parents. He passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60, following a recovery period at home after undergoing brain surgery to address a blood clot. Investigations revealed that his death was attributed to heart failure and acute pulmonary edema.
This official statement from Argentine authorities concludes one of the more controversial aspects surrounding Maradona's passing, while the future of his heart remains undecided for the next decade.
