Diego Maradona's doctor denies responsibility for death as police probe negligence claims

Diego Maradona's doctor Leopoldo Luque has denied responsibility for legendary footballer's death after Argentinian police raided his house and private clinic on Sunday, vember 29. Luque has claimed that Maradona received best possible treatment until his death, adding that he and his team are t responsible for what happened. Maradona died at his home in Bues Aires on vember 25 after suffering a heart attack. 

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Mobile phones, laptops, medical records seized

Luque is being investigated by police who are trying to establish if re was negligence on his part during course of treatment. On Sunday, Bues Aires police raided his house and private clinic, seizing an array of documents, medical records, mobile phones, and laptops.

doctor had performed brain surgery on Maradona earlier this month following which 60-year-old athlete was recovering from it at his home. surgery was done to remove a blood clot in Maradona's brain.

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Earlier, daughters of 1986 World Cup-winner had demanded information regarding medication ir far was on before he died. Maradona's lawyer had also called for an investigation after reports emerged that an ambulance took half an hour to reach footballer's home after an emergency call was made from his home. As per reports, Luque was one who called emergency services at his home on vember 25. 

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Maradona was on 24-hour medical surveillance when he suffered from a heart attack and died in his sleep. According to autopsy report, Maradona died from a cardiac arrest and wet lungs. investigation into footballer's death has been launched by Bues Aires prosecutor's office as reports of irregularities and negligence surfaced. Maradona was supposed to receive treatment for his alcohol addiction after recovering from surgery aftermath. 

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