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    Eddie Jordan dead: F1 legend dies aged 76 after battle with ‘aggressive’ prostate & bladder cancer as tributes flood in

    FORMULA One legend Eddie Jordan has passed away aged 76.The Irishman revealed in December that he was battling an “aggressive” form of prostate and bladder cancer, which spread to his spine and pelvis and was diagnosed earlier in 2024.Formula One legend Eddie Jordan has passed away aged 76Credit: SplashThe former driver competed in F2 and F3Credit: GettyJordan owned an F1 team for 14 years and gave Michael Schumacher his debutCredit: GettyRalf Schumacher paid tribute to Jordan on InstagramCredit: Instagram/ralfschumacher_rscJake Humphrey, who presented BBC coverage with Jordan and David Coulthard, described being ‘utterly devastated’Credit: X/mrjakehumphreyA family statement said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur.”He passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.”EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole missing without his presence.”He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with tonnes of great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.”Read more Sports NewsTributes flooded in for the F1 icon from across the world.Ralf Schumacher, who raced under Jordan and is the brother of seven-time champion Michael, said: “We had a great time in Cape Town.”Your love for music and the many live performances are unforgettable.”I can hardly believe that you have lost the battle against the disease.Most read in Motorsport”Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to start my F1 career in your team.”I will always be grateful to you for that. I wish the whole family a lot of strength in these hours.’I’m not myself, please forgive me’ – Shaken F1 legend Eddie Jordan, 76, apologises live on radio after cancer treatment”I already miss you my dear friend. Rest in peace.”Jake Humphrey, who presented BBC coverage with Jordan and David Coulthard, described being “utterly devastated”.He posted on X: “Utterly devastated. EJ has left us.”Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie ever again where a guy with a love for racing can hustle his way into the sport and end up winning races.”More important than race wins though, we won hearts. I will never forget how his face would light up whenever he saw a Jordan GP jacket, flag or cap… as we travelled the world together years after the team had been sold.”Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula One Group, said: “We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan.”With his inexhaustible energy he always knew how to make people smile, remaining genuine and brilliant at all times.”Eddie has been a protagonist of an era of F1 and he will be deeply missed.Tributes to flamboyant Eddie JordanFormer racing driver and broadcaster Martin Brundle wrote: “RIP my friend. Condolences to each and every one of your lovely family.”What a character. What a rock star. What a racer. So many drivers owe you so much, you gave us our chances and believed in us.”Earlier this year, Jordan led a consortium which bought former English rugby Premiership club London Irish.The club said: “He was working until the last, having communicated on St Patrick’s Day about his ambitions for London Irish Rugby Football Club, of which he had recently become Patron.”He also recently helped seal F1 design guru Adrian Newey’s switch from Red Bull to Aston Martin.Aston Martin said in a statement: “We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie Jordan.”His impact will be felt across the motorsport community for generations to come.”Aston Martin F1 team principal Andy Cowell described Jordan as a “one-off”.”His vision laid the foundations for us and he leaves a lasting legacy for the entire motorsport community,” he said.”Today we pay tribute to a legend of the sport and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues.”Virgin Radio DJ Chris Evans broke down on air this morning as he paid an emotional tribute to Jordan.Evans said: “Eddie sang from the hymn sheet that says, ‘Live life as deeply as you can every single day, every single day.'”Because Eddie lived a thousand lifetimes and he was a real liver of life.”And if you really are a liver of life, then life loves you for it and gives you more.”And if you live like that on the daily 24/7, 365 days a year then you have no regrets as far as that aspect of the opportunity of being a human is concerned and Eddie left nothing on the pitch, or should I say track.”Former F1 driver and TV pundit Karun Chandhok wrote on X: “There will never be another like him. Sleep well EJ.”Former Jordan driver and world champion Damon Hill said: “We’re all very sad and shocked.”We knew Eddie was fighting the disease and while we knew it was serious, we thought there might be a chance he would win, but sadly he has lost that.”There will never be another like Eddie Jordan, You’ll hear about what he is like.”Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has posted on X and wrote: “Extremely sad to learn that Eddie has passed away. A true icon and loved character of our sport.”Passionate, loyal and truly one of a kind. He will be dearly missed. R.I.P.”Irish premier Micheal Martin has paid tribute to Eddie Jordan, saying he lived his “life to the full”.”I was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Eddie Jordan,” Mr Martin said in a statement.”Eddie lived life to the full, facing his final days with the same courage and tenacity he displayed throughout his many years as an entrepreneur, Formula One pioneer, and TV pundit.”There were few like him. My deepest sympathies go to all his family and friends.”McLaren’s chief executive officer Zak Brown posted on X: “All at McLaren are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Eddie Jordan.”Eddie was a vibrant figure who always wore his heart on his sleeve.”His passion for Formula 1 was enormous and he leaves an incredible legacy. All of our thoughts are with his family and friends.”Katie Price, who served as Eddie’s grid girl under her alter ego Jordan, told The Mirror: “I’m deeply saddened on hearing the news that Eddie has died.”He was a very charismatic and fun character to be around whose humour, just like himself, was unique.”It’s a great loss to the F1 family and he will be missed around the Paddock.””In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones.”Christian Horner, team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing, shared on Instagram: “Very sorry to hear Eddie Jordan has sadly passed.”Eddie was a hugely colourful character who I first met in 1991 as a young driver at his then new factory after his first year in Formula One.”His advice, ‘get a good sponsor… welcome to the Piranha Club!'”Jordan made his final appearance on live radio last month when he touchingly apologised after revealing he’s “not himself” following a dose of cancer treatment.Jordan leaves his wife, Marie and children Zoe, Miki, Zak and KyleHe worked as a pundit in F1 since 2009Credit: GettyJordan had a successful career as a team owner in F1 with Jordan Grand PrixCredit: GettyKeen musician Jordan also played the drums in a rock and roll bandCredit: GettyJordan starred opposite Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc on the revamped Top GearCredit: BBCThe former F1 team owner was on talkSPORT discussing his takeover of London Irish.Towards the end of the segment, Jordan said: “Sorry guys, just a small thing, thank you.”I’ve just come out of getting chemotherapy and I’m not 100 per cent together here guys.”I’m just not myself at this moment in time. I’m a little all over the place, so please forgive me.”Back in December, Jordan revealed he went through some “dark days” as the cancer spread to different parts of his body.He urged people to go out and get tested and spoke about the importance of looking after one’s body.In an appearance on his Formula For Success podcast, which he hosts alongside Coulthard, Jordan said: “We’ve kind of alluded to it David, over the shows.”Way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer.”And then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive.”And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend Sir Chris Hoy, who is an absolute megastar, and he [was] coming out and talking about illness such as like what I’ve got, but he’s a far younger man.”But this is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this: don’t wait or put it off.What are the symptons of prostate and bladder cancer?By Alice Fuller, Health Features EditorABOUT 55,000 new prostate cancer cases are recorded every year in the UK.Bladder cancer is less common, with around 10,500 new cases.For both types, cancer can start in one area of the body and spread as the disease develops, such as to the pelvis and spine.But there is also growing evidence to suggest patients can have two primary cancers at once.In one study by the State University of New York, the coincidence was as high as 70 per cent for prostate cancers in patients with bladder cancer, and 3.4 per cent for bladder cancers in patients with prostate cancer.Separate research published in the Journal of Urology found 25 per cent of patients with a bladder cancer diagnosis also had prostate cancer, and 3.8 per cent with prostate cancer also had bladder cancer.Symptoms of both types are similar, but there are some distinct differences.The most common signs of bladder cancer include:Blood in your urine Needing to pee more frequently Sudden urges to urinate A burning sensation when you pee Pelvic or bone pain Weight loss Swollen legsProstate cancer doesn’t usually cause any symptoms in the early stages, but as it progresses, it might cause:Needing to pee more frequently, often at night Rushing to the toilet Difficulty in starting to pee Straining or taking a long time to pee A weak flow Blood in your urine or semen Back or bone pain Tiredness A loss of appetite Weight loss”Go and get tested, because in life you’ve got chances and there is so much medical advice out there and so many things that you can do to extend your lifetime.”Go and do it. Don’t be stupid, don’t be shy. It’s not a shy thing – look after your body, guys.”We’ll move on, but yes, some very dark days in there – but we pulled out of it, thankfully.”Jordan was a legend in his field and although he never drove in F1, he did race in F2, F3 and Formula Atlantic, as well as 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.Ten years later he did finally make it to F1 with his Jordan Grand Prix team, and gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991.Jordan Grand Prix raced in F1 until 2005, and achieved its best ever result in 1998 when Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix.The team was sold in 2005 and rebranded as MF1 Racing a year later before becoming Force India and later Racing Point and now Aston Martin.Jordan returned to F1 in 2009 as a pundit for BBC Sport’s Grand Prix and later joined Channel 4 in 2016.He had also been a regular pundit on Sky Sports over the years.He was awarded an honorary OBE by Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of his services to charity and motor racing in 2012.In 2016 he joined the cast of presenters on Top Gear, who at the time included Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc.Speaking in mid-October about his health, the multi-millionaire revealed that he underwent tests as part of taking part in a cycling event in South Africa earlier in the year.He said: “At 76 I did the Argus [Cape Town Cycle Tour], and then you get a bit of a bang, and then you suddenly feel that you’re not 100 per cent.”You go to the doctor, and then you get this illness. But where there’s a will, there’s a way, and I urge everybody to be able to stand the fight, because it’s worth it.”I’m coming out the other side, everyone else should come out the other side. The prognosis is absolutely fantastic.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The medical awareness of what’s going on at the moment is quite simply mind-boggling – and so there should be every opportunity to avail of that medical help.”Jordan leaves his wife, Marie and children Zoe, Miki, Zak and Kyle.He had his own racing career in the 70’s after discovering a love of motorsportCredit: GettyJordan celebrates success at the Belgian Grand PrixCredit: GettySailing enthusiast has circumnavigated the world thanks his love of boatsCredit: Rex FeaturesJordan was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer earlier this yearCredit: Getty More

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    Andrija Delibasic dead at 43: Former LaLiga star dies after two-year battle with brain cancer as tributes pour in

    FORMER LaLiga star Andrija Delibasic has died aged just 43 after a two-year battle with brain cancer.The Montenegro striker scored in a 2-2 draw with England in a Euro 2012 qualifier in Podgorica.Andrija Delibasic earned 21 caps for his countryCredit: AFPDelibasic played for several clubs in LaLigaCredit: AFPDelibasic played for Spanish clubs Real Mallorca, Real Sociedad, Hercules and Rayo Vallecano.He won two Serbian titles with Partizan Belgrade, and played a small part in Benfica’s 2005 Portuguese league triumph.Capped 21 times, Delibasic went on to coach Montenegrin club Mornar from 2021 to 2023.He underwent surgery after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut home-country media revealed that he tragically passed away on Wednesday.Delibasic’s former clubs were quick to pay tribute to the Niksic-born ace.Hercules wrote: “We lament the passing of Andrija Delibasic. He was the key to our promotion to the Primera Liga in 2009-10.”He scored 20 goals in two seasons for us.  We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”Most read in FootballMeanwhile Mallorca said: “We deeply regret the loss of our former player, Andrija Delibasic.”We send our thoughts to his family and loved ones.”Globe-trotting Delibasic also played for Portuguese clubs Braga and Beira-Mar as well as Greek big-hitters AEK Athens.He had a spell with Thai club Ratchaburi before ending his playing career with Sutjeska, based in his home town Niksic.Delibasic played in many countries during his careerCredit: Rex More

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    Former Serie A star who became armed robber before turning life around with acting career dies in his sleep at 39

    FORMER Serie A star turned armed robber and actor Bruce Dombolo has died in his sleep – aged just 39.The Marseille-born midfielder played for Ancona in Italy’s top flight.Former Serie A star turned armed robber and actor Bruce Dombolo died in his sleepCredit: GettyAuxerre academy product Dombolo went on to appear for Italian side Pro Vasto and French club Marignane before falling into crime.He landed a two-year prison term aged just 20, then was jailed for a further eight years for his part in a 2010 jewellery heist.But Dombolo turned his life around, appearing in a series of French TV shows and becoming a Connect 4 champion.He said in 2023: “Some people fall into robbery of their own accord, and sadly I was one such person.Read More on Football”I didn’t think, but instead went to see some friends who were doing stupid things and asked them to include me.”That was how I joined a gang of armed robbers.”Dombolo was released in 2020.  He told French TV: “I was a lad from Vitrolles in Marseille, promised a career as a professional footballer, but I took a wrong turn.”I fell from the academy into the prison, from the stadiums of Serie A into robberies.Most read in Football”But in jail I turned my weaknesses into strengths.  I have since become an actor and producer, and got involved in violence prevention.”My journey proves that anyone can turn their life around, no matter where they are from.”Moment Aberdeen & Dunfermline fans join together to pay tribute to legendary former manager Jimmy CalderwoodTragically Dombolo’s agent told Le Parisien at the weekend that he had passed away in his sleep.Online tributes have since flowed in for the Congolese-origin former footballer, speaking of his “heart of gold,” “talent” and “amazing kindness.” More

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    Tragedy as female triathlon champion dies aged 39 after drowning as tributes pour in

    TRIBUTES have poured in for a female triathlon champion who drowned in a freak accident aged 39.Aninha Zuleica Xavier tragically passed away during a race in her native Brazil on Saturday.Triathlete champion Aninha Zuleica Xavier tragically drowned in a freak accidentCredit: NewsflashThe Brazilian teacher was found unresponsive in the sea on SaturdayCredit: NewsflashTributes have poured in for the mother-of-oneCredit: NewsflashThe ace, a champion in another triathlon last month, had gone into the Atlantic Ocean off Fortaleza with other competitors during the first part of the event.But Xavier was not seen coming back out with the other athletes, leading her team to quickly raise the alarm with organisers.A search quickly began for the mum-of-one, who was married for 15 years and worked as a teacher in her day job.However, rescuers unfortunately found her floating and unresponsive in the sea.READ MORE IN SPORTEfforts were made to revive Xavier but she was declared dead on the way to hospital.Race officials said: “We alerted the Fire Department rescue team, who were out in a boat.“We saw Aninha already responsive at sea. Before the race she passed routine tests with our technical team and the course was well known to her.”Brazilian outlet G1 Globo claims the race began before official lifeguards started their duties on the beach.Most read in AthleticsThey add that rescue officials were not asked to provide support during the event either.Police are understood to be investigating her death.Reports claim there were no lifeguards on duty during the raceCredit: NewsflashPolice are now investigating Xavier’s deathCredit: NewsflashTributes poured in for Xavier after the tragic news emerged.The sports consultancy she was part of, Runners Ceara, said: “Her dedication, sportsmanship and joy left a mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.“In this moment of grief we express our most sincere condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.“May you find comfort in the memories and legacy that Aninha leaves in our community. May her memory remain alive in our hearts.”Event organisers Fetriece added: “In this moment of deep sadness, we would like to express our most sincere condolences.“Her passion for the sport will always be remembered by all of us.”Xavier previously opened up over her love for triathlons.She said: “It seemed impossible, after all, with a crazy routine like mine, with very few resources, and living in the metropolitan region would already be difficult.READ MORE SUN STORIES“There was another significant detail: I didn’t know how to ride a bike. “Thank goodness the impossible is just one of many points of view when faced with any situation.” More

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    ‘True legend’ – Boris Becker leads tributes as German football icon and winner of four Euros Doris Fitschen dies aged 56

    BORIS BECKER has led the tributes to German football legend Doris Fitschen, who has tragically passed away aged 56.Fitschen, who is one of German sport’s most iconic figures, has sadly lost her battle with cancer. German football legend Doris Fitschen has tragically passed away aged 56Credit: GETTYFitschen passed away following a battle with cancerCredit: RETROCON SPORTS FOOTBALLTennis icon Boris Becker has led the tributes to the late FitschenCredit: GETTYThe midfielder’s passing has rocked the German sports world, with several prominent figures paying their respects on social media.Tennis icon Becker wrote on X: “A true legend in German sports has sadly passed away. “Rest in peace, Doris Fitschen.”Fitschen was one of the most successful players in the history of German football.READ MORE SPORTS NEWSShe won seven Bundesliga titles and six German Cups during her stints with TSV Siegen and Eintracht Frankfurt. And she won a whopping FOUR STRAIGHT Uefa Women’s Championships with Germany, lifting the trophy in 1989, 1991, 1995 and 2001.Fitschen made 114 appearances for her country from 1986 to 2001, scoring 16 goals in the process.Injury forced her to hang up her boots at the end of 2001, aged 32.Most read in FootballEintracht Frankfurt paid a touching tribute to the late Doris Fitschen on XBernd Neuendorf – the President of the German FA – also paid tribute to the late Fitschen, who was regarded by many to be one of Germany’s greatest-ever players.He said: “I am shocked and very sad about Doris’ death.”Our thoughts are with her family, all relatives, and her close friends.”Doris was one of the defining figures in football.”As a player, she was a leader, a strategist, and had a presence, dominance, and aura that others could look up to.”Fitschen’s former club, Eintracht Frankfurt, also put out a heartfelt statement upon learning of her death.It read: “We mourn the loss of a former FFC player and a key figure in German women’s football: Doris Fitschen died yesterday after a long and serious illness at the age of 56″Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBianca Rech – the director of Women’s Football at Bayern Munich – wrote: “It is with great sorrow that I bid farewell to a valued team-mate and an outstanding role model.”Her dedication, professionalism, and tireless commitment on and off the field were always a source of inspiration to all of us.” More

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    Radisa Ilic dead at 47: Former Serbia and Partizan goalkeeper pronounced dead after ‘falling from apartment window’

    SERBIAN football has been plunged into mourning after ex-international goalkeeper Radisa Ilic was found dead outside his apartment.Ilic, 47, won five league titles and two cups during two spells with Partizan Belgrade.Former Serbia international Radisa Ilic has been found deadCredit: GettyCapped once, he also played for Partizan’s city rivals OFK Beograd plus clubs in Romania and Greece.Ilic had worked as goalkeeping coach at Partizan and other Serbian’s sides since hanging up his boots in 2013.But he was pronounced dead on Thursday after falling from his apartment window, according to Belgrade media.Partizan paid tribute to Ilic in a heartfelt message on their website.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe club wrote: “FK Partizan is deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Radisa Ilic who died today at the age of 47.”During his career, Ilic spent two playing spells at Partizan – first one in a period between 1998 and 2003 followed by a 2010-2013 spell.”When he returned to the club in 2010, he made a great contribution to help Partizan reach Champions League group stage. “He was pivotal in CL qualifiers and took part in unforgettable penalty shoot-out series against Anderlecht, when Belgian team players missed three penalties, allowing Partizan to progress to the competition`s group stage.Most read in Football”This heroic performance made him a fans’ favourite and earned him a chant ‘You’re our No.1 keeper, Radisa!’.”Ilic was born in Bajina Basta, making his early football step locally before moving to nearby Uzice to play for Sloboda where he spent four years. Partizan took the note of his great performances and signed him in 1998.He spent five seasons with the club before moving to National Bucuresti. Ilic was soon back in Serbian football, signing for Borac Cacak followed by a spell at OFK Beograd.He briefly played for Greek side Panserraikos, only to return to Borac followed by his second Partizan spell after which he retired.Partizan added: “Radisa Ilic will remain part of our history forever. “His dedication and legendary moments in the black-and-white shirt will never be forgotten.”Ilic left an indelible mark at our club and his name will forever be proudly mentioned among Partizan aficionados. More

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    Man City ‘hero’ and former coach who ‘gave so much to help footballers’ dies aged 87 as emotional tributes pour in

    TRIBUTES have been paid to ex-Manchester City player and coach Steve Fleet who’s died aged 87.The goalkeeper was recently diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer.Former club Stockport County confirmed on social media he recently passed away.Fleet, from Salford, Greater Manchester, played for Bolton Wanderers as a schoolboy, before joining City as an amateur in 1953.After retirement he began coaching at County in 1970, which included a brief stint as caretaker manager, before returning to City and coaching its young stars for 25 years.County said in a tribute: “Everyone at Stockport County was saddened to learn about the death of our former goalkeeper, Football League champion and coach Steve Fleet, who passed away at the age of 87. “Everyone at Edgeley Park sends their condolences to Steve’s loved ones at this difficult time.”Fleet had also played for Wrexham for three years from 1963 before joining County as a player and winning the Fourth Division championship in 1966-67.He returned to City and then finished his career on the pitch at Altrincham.In a post shared on X earlier this month, the Once a Blue Man City Former Players Club wrote: “It is with great sadness that we have to tell you about the passing of yet another former City player, Steve Fleet.Most read in Football”Our thoughts are with Steve’s family and friends. He was truly committed to our football club. God bless Steve x.”Steve Fleet played for Manchester City before becoming a coach More

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    Maradona ‘house of horrors’ REVEALED in first day of homicide trial as pic of late star’s bloated body shocks court

    FOOTBALL legend Diego Maradona spent his last days in a “house of horror”, a prosecutor claimed during a trial over the sporting icon’s death in Argentina.The World Cup winner’s home care was “reckless and deficient”, according to chief prosecutor Patricio Ferrari as he described the seven defendants on trial.A trial over the icon’s death involved the chief prosecutor showing the court a very graphic image of the footballerCredit: Canal CBAArgentina’s legendary attacking midfielder Diego Maradona died in November, 2020Credit: AFPDoctor Leopoldo Luque (C) during the trial for the death of Diego MaradonaCredit: APPsychologist Carlos Angel Diaz (C-R) during the trial at the San Isidro courtCredit: AFPThe defendants – who were called a bunch of “people who improvised” – are charged with homicide and face up to 25 years in jail if convicted.Mr Ferrari told a Buenos Aires court that the carers were “absolutely indifferent” to the consequences of poor care provided to Maradona, delivering a hard hitting speech at the start of the trial. The prosecutor said: “You will see during this trial what reckless home care is, reckless, deficient, without precedent, without any type of control during the period that ended with Diego’s death.“They co-operated in putting into place a series of factors or circumstances that increased the permitted risk to generate the death of Diego Armando Maradona which is something we say they were absolutely different to.”READ MORE SPORTS NEWSThe prosecutor shocked the room by holding up a grim picture of the player’s last day, which showed the Argentinian icon lying on his back with his bloated stomach exposed under a lifted-up black T-shirt.“This is the way he died,” Ferrari told the court.Over 100 witnesses are set to give evidence in this trial, which will focus on the care he received at a house in Tigre when he died from heart failure in November 2020.Just before he died in 2020, he had returned to the house from a blood clot operation at a hospital.Most read in FootballAlthough the icon struggled with obesity, alcoholism and drug abuse, 20 medical experts stated in 2021 that his death could have been avoided with better treatment.Maradona’s doctor Leopoldo Luque, and his physiatrist Aguestina Cosachov, who were responsible for the footballer’s last days, are due to get in the dock.Former lover Veronica Ojeda, who is also the mother of his 12-year-old son, Dieguito, and his two grown-up daughters Dalma and Gianinna with his ex-wife Claudia Villafane, all attended the court session.When the haunting last image of Maradona was shown to the court, Dalma broke down in tears.Mardona’s former partner Veronica Ojeda arrives at the courthouseCredit: GettyThe star’s daughter Jana Maradona, arrives at courtCredit: ReutersHis medical team face up to 25 years in prison if convictedCredit: AFPMr Ferrari said: “The right to truth is a human right and today Diego Armando Maradona, his children, his relatives, those closest to him and the Argentinian people deserve justice.He added that the public prosecution’s “solid” case was supported by messages from phones seized during property raids as well as witness evidence including the testimony of a number of medical experts.He continued: “We will show that between November 11 and 25 2020, Diego Armando Maradona was introduced into house 45 in the San Barrio neighbourhood in San Benavides in Tigre when, clearly the victim, he was not in full use of his mental faculties and even less could decide on his own about his health.“He entered that place for a clinical rehabilitation and home medical care that we can say without any doubt was calamitous.He said the defendants “improvised” and that they “neglected all the duties they had”.”In that House of Horror where Diego Maradona died  no-one did what they had to do,” Mr Ferrari added.Before the hearing, his former partner Veronica Ojeda launched into an furious tirade at Agustina Cosachov.She was caught on camera from a distance shouting “Daughter of a b**ch”, before police stepped in to separate them.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe other defendants aside from Luque and Cosachov are nurses Ricardo Almiron; Nancy Forlini and Mariano Perroni: psychologist Carlos Diaz and doctor Pedro Di Spagno.An eighth person, nurse Gisella Dahiana Madrid, will be tried separately later this year.The World Cup winner was a club manager as well as a playerCredit: Reuters More