Argentina Confirms Location of Maradona's Heart After Years of Speculation
November 26, 2025234 VistasTiempo de lectura: 2 minutos
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Argentine authorities have addressed ongoing speculation regarding the fate of Diego Armando Maradona's heart, following numerous inquiries that raised concerns about the potential removal of the organ prior to the football legend's burial in 2020.
Officials confirmed that Maradona's heart was not buried with him; it was extracted during the autopsy along with other organs, such as the liver and kidneys, to determine the exact causes of his death, which had sparked significant debate at the time.
According to reports from Argentine media, the heart is currently housed in the forensic anatomy department of the Buenos Aires police in La Plata, where it is under stringent protective measures.
Concerns Over Theft
These reports indicated that authorities had received warnings about attempts by certain groups to steal the heart, prompting the decision not to bury it with the body to mitigate potential risks.
Protection Period of Ten Years
In accordance with existing medical and legal protocols, Maradona's heart will remain under official protection for a period of ten years, after which a decision will be made regarding its final disposition. Sources suggest that one option being considered is to bury it near the football icon's grave once the conservation period concludes.
Burial Site and Death
It is worth noting that Maradona was interred at the Jardín Bella Vista cemetery alongside his parents in a family plot. The Argentine star passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60 while recovering at home after undergoing surgery for a blood clot in the brain. Investigations revealed that his death was due to cardiac arrest and acute pulmonary crisis.
With this official announcement, Argentine authorities have resolved one of the most controversial aspects surrounding Maradona's death, while the final decision regarding the fate of his most famous organ is postponed for the next decade.
Officials confirmed that Maradona's heart was not buried with him; it was extracted during the autopsy along with other organs, such as the liver and kidneys, to determine the exact causes of his death, which had sparked significant debate at the time.
According to reports from Argentine media, the heart is currently housed in the forensic anatomy department of the Buenos Aires police in La Plata, where it is under stringent protective measures.
Concerns Over Theft
These reports indicated that authorities had received warnings about attempts by certain groups to steal the heart, prompting the decision not to bury it with the body to mitigate potential risks.
Protection Period of Ten Years
In accordance with existing medical and legal protocols, Maradona's heart will remain under official protection for a period of ten years, after which a decision will be made regarding its final disposition. Sources suggest that one option being considered is to bury it near the football icon's grave once the conservation period concludes.
Burial Site and Death
It is worth noting that Maradona was interred at the Jardín Bella Vista cemetery alongside his parents in a family plot. The Argentine star passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60 while recovering at home after undergoing surgery for a blood clot in the brain. Investigations revealed that his death was due to cardiac arrest and acute pulmonary crisis.
With this official announcement, Argentine authorities have resolved one of the most controversial aspects surrounding Maradona's death, while the final decision regarding the fate of his most famous organ is postponed for the next decade.
