Diego Maradona Was 'Bipolar' And Had 'Narcissistic' Disorder! Psychologist Makes Shocking Revelations In Death Trial

Last Updated:May 01, 2026, 13:17 IST

At Diego Maradona death trial in Buenos Aires, psychologist Carlos Diaz says Maradona had bipolar and narcissistic disorders, needed strict sobriety, defendants face 8 to 25 years

The trial examining the circumstances surrounding Diego Maradona’s death continued in Buenos Aires on Thursday, with psychologist Carlos Diaz telling the court that the former football icon suffered from bipolar disorder and narcissistic personality disorder.

Diaz, one of seven medical professionals facing charges related to Maradona’s death, argued that the Argentine star required a strict treatment plan based on complete abstinence from alcohol.

“There was bipolar disorder and narcissism," Diaz told the court. “He could bring a country to its knees, but one glass of alcohol could bring him to his knees."

According to testimony cited by Argentine media, Diaz first met Maradona on October 26, 2020, less than a month before his death. He recalled seeing the football legend drinking wine while sitting on a couch, an image that deeply affected him.

“The first image shocked me because he was just like my father, an alcoholic, who had died a few months earlier," Diaz said.

Maradona Was Clean Before Death

The psychologist stated that Maradona appeared committed to changing his lifestyle and said his treatment plan focused on maintaining sobriety. He also referred to toxicology findings, noting that Maradona had reportedly gone 23 days without using drugs before his death.

“There is a clinical picture here: an addiction, a bipolar disorder and a personality disorder. These are three chronic, lifelong conditions," Diaz said.

Widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, Maradona won the World Cup with the Argentina national team in 1986 and starred for clubs including Boca Juniors, FC Barcelona and S.S.C. Napoli. He died on November 25, 2020, while recovering at home following surgery for a brain clot.

The case is investigating whether Maradona’s medical team acted negligently in the days leading up to his death. Fellow defendant Leopoldo Luque also testified, insisting that Maradona’s home care arrangement was appropriate and was never intended to function as an intensive-care facility.

If convicted, the defendants could face prison sentences ranging from 8 to 25 years.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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