Diego Maradona's doctor forged his signature to access his pre-surgery medical records

Argentina football great Diego Maradona brought about a wave of emotions and grief following his untimely death in vember last year. circumstances in which 60-year-old died in Bues Aires, Argentina, have raised several questions. A thorough investigation was also launched to this end. Although details related to investigation on his death are yet to be ascertained, ar report claims Maradona's doctor forged his signatures to access his medical reports before he died.

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Maradona medical records accessed by doctor using fake signatures 

Argentine prosecutors have confirmed that Maradona's doctor Leopoldo Luque forged legend's signature to gain access to his medical records. According to a sensational report by Sun, doctor was nailed by handwriting experts, who found discrepancies in signatures of late football icon.  

prosecutor's office in Argentine capital has confirmed that doctor duplicated Maradona's signatures to request pre-operation medical reports from a clinic in September last year. But Luque denies any wrongdoing, while also rubbishing off allegations of medical negligence from Maradona's family. tably, Maradona had undergone a brain surgery under supervision of same medical practitioner weeks before his death. 

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Maradona death probe: Maradona's lawyer, nt raise key questions

This isn't however first time that questions have been raised over Napoli legend's death. His lawyer Angelo Pisani had questioned football great's relationship with his family, asserting that he died a lonely death. Pisani spoke to MailOnline to claim that ne of family members was by Maradona's side days before his death. 

Earlier, Maradona’s nt Matias Morla demanded a detailed investigation into Maradona's death. He had claimed that ambulance services arrived unusually late following a severe cardiac arrest. He cited a report by San Isidro district attorney’s office to describe ambulance's late arrival as an act of ‘criminal idiocy.’

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Former doctor reveals suicide attempt from Diego Maradona 

Dr Alfredo Cahe, doctor responsible for Maradona's treatment between 1977 and 2007 doubted if it was a simple heart attack. Speaking to a radio station in Argentina, Dr Cahe revealed that 1986 World Cup winner once attempted suicide by driving his car towards an incoming bus, raising questions on his state of mental health. 

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