Psychologist in Maradona death trial says star had bipolar disorder and was a narcissist

Carlos Diaz, 34, is facing the charge of manslaughter with reckless intent for prescribing the wrong medication.
Diaz said he met Maradona on October 26, 2020, 29 days before the former footballer died.

Diaz said he met Maradona on October 26, 2020, 29 days before the former footballer died.

A psychologist charged in the trial over Diego Maradona's death told an Argentine court on Thursday that the soccer great had bipolar ​disorder and was a narcissist, and required a zero-alcohol treatment plan, ‌Argentine media reported.

Carlos Diaz, 34, is facing the charge of manslaughter with reckless intent for prescribing the wrong medication. He is one of seven defendants accused of criminal ​responsibility in the death of the former Argentine captain and ​national coach.

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