The FIFA World Cup is still 5 months away but fervour among the football fans is snowballing already. And when the organisers came out with the tickets sales number for the first time, about 1.2 million tickets have been already sold. 
Qatar World Cup chief organiser Hasan Al-Thawadi revealed that there has been a record-breaking demand for the showpiece event, which is happening in the middle east for the first time.
Also read: Qatar World Cup: Accommodation available for fans starting from $80
The organising committee officials also confirmed the numbers and said that there were about 40 million requests in the two phases of sales. 
With a 2.4 million population in Doha, the Qatar capital is bracing for a huge influx of visitors. To cater the huge number of international visitors, Qatari authorities have come up with an array of accommodation facilities, including apartments, tents and caravans. FIFA World Cup will kick-start on November 21 and the final will be played on December 18. 

Qatar World Cup: Record demand for match tickets, 1.2 million already sold

FIFA World Cup is still 5 months away but the demand for match tickets is breaking all records already

Qatar World Cup tickets seeing record-breaking demand; 1.2 million already sold

FIFA World Cup may be 5 months away but the excitement among the football fans is about to reach fever pitch already.

The FIFA World Cup may still be 5 months away but the excitement among the football fans is about to reach fever pitch already. The demand for the match tickets is extremely high, with 1.2 million already sold according to the organisers.
Qatar World Cup chief organiser Hasan Al-Thawadi revealed that there has been a record-breaking demand for the showpiece event which is happening in the Middle East for the first time.
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The organising committee officials also confirmed that there have been about 40 million requests in the two phases of sales.&nbsp;
With a population of 2.4 million in Doha, the Qatari capital is bracing for a huge influx of visitors. To cater to the huge number of international visitors, the authorities have come up with an array of accommodation facilities, including apartments, tents and caravans. FIFA World Cup will kick-start on November 21 and the final will be played on December 18.&nbsp;

Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Liverpool striker Sadio Mane.
The 30-year-old, who had just 12 months left on his Liverpool contract, was snapped up by the German side in a £35.1million deal.
Also read: Romelu Lukaku to return to Inter Milan
The Senegal international has signed a lucrative 3-year deal that will keep him at Bayern till 2025.
In all eight of his Premier League campaigns, Mane managed at least 10 goals. He finished with 120 goals in 269 games for the Reds and his prowess on the field helped Liverpool win every major trophy available.
Also read: Antonio Rudiger completes move to Real Madrid

Bayern Munich confirm signing Sadio Mane from Liverpool

Sadio Mane, who scored 120 goals for Liverpool, has left the club after 6 years with the Reds.

Sadio Mane leaves Liverpool, joins Bayern Munich in a £35.1m deal

After spending 6 years with Liverpool, Sadio Mane has joined Bayern Munich in a transfer deal worth &pound;35.1 million.

Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Liverpool striker Sadio Mane.
The 30-year-old, who had just 12 months left on his Liverpool contract, was snapped up by the German side in a &pound;35.1million deal.
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The Senegal international has signed a lucrative 3-year deal that will keep him at Bayern till 2025.
In all eight of his Premier League campaigns, Mane managed at least 10 goals. He finished with 120 goals in 269 games for the Reds and his prowess on the field helped Liverpool win every major trophy available.
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The football fans are expected to receive great hospitality during FIFA World Cup in Qatar after the hosts come up with an array of accommodation options. 
In order to minimise the economic burden after the showpiece event, the Qatari authorities allowed the residents to lend the apartments to fans coming to the country.
Fans have to apply for a Hayya card, which will be mandatory to attend matches, after buying the tickets for Qatar World Cup. 
Also read: Cristiano Ronaldo’s £1.7m Bugatti crashes while star footballer's on vacation
A Hayya card is a personalised document that is issued and required by every single person attending World Cup matches. 
The Hayya Card will act as an entry permit to Qatar for international visitors. It will also provide several benefits, including free public transport for ticket holders on match days. 
Cruise ships, camps along with caravans will be also available for fans' lodgings.
Fans can apply for a Hayya Card via Qatar 2022 official website. There are various accommodation options available, starting from $80.

Qatar World Cup: Accommodation available for fans starting from $80

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With FIFA World Cup just 5 months away, Qatar has come up with various accommodation facilities for fans travelling to watch the showpiece event

Football fans from across the world can expect great hospitality during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after the hosts came up with an array of accommodation options.&nbsp;
In order to minimise the economic burden after the showpiece event, the Qatari authorities are allowing residents to lend their apartments to fans coming to the country.
Fans have to apply for a Hayya card, a personalised document that will be issued by Qatari authorities and will be required by every single person attending the World Cup matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Hayya cards will be mandatory for those wanting to attend football matches around Qatar.
The card will act as an entry permit for international visitors. It will also provide several benefits, including free public transport for ticket holders on match days.&nbsp;
Cruise ships, camps along with caravans will be also available for fans' lodgings.
Fans can apply for a Hayya Card via Qatar 2022 official website. There are various accommodation options available, starting from $80.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is known for its questionable moves over the years but this one will surely blow your mind. The AIFF reportedly employed an astrology agency for the National team during the recently concluded AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
According to a PTI report, the Indian football governing body splurged Rs 16 lakh on an astrology agency to take care of the Sunil Chhetri-led side, which made it to the 24-team AFC Asian Cup Final, topping their group in Qualifiers.
Also read: Rani Rampal out of India's FIH Women's Hockey World Cup squad, Savita Punia to lead team
Reacting to the incident, India's former goalkeeper Tanumoy Bose said that the Committee of Administrators (CoA) must go deep into this appalling incident and find out who all are responsible for it.
Notably, the Supreme Court appointed a three-member CoA to manage the affairs of AIFF, ending Praful Patel's long reign in Indian football. Over the years there have been plenty of incidents of mismanagement of funds by the national football body but none appeared as strange as this.

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According to a PTI report, the Indian football governing body splurged Rs 16 lakh on an astrology agency to take care of the Sunil Chhetri-led side, which made it to the 24-team AFC Asian Cup Final

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is known for its questionable moves over the years but this one will surely blow your mind. The AIFF reportedly employed an astrology agency for the National team during the recently concluded AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
 According to a PTI report, the Indian football governing body splurged Rs 16 lakh on an astrology agency to take care of the Sunil Chhetri-led side, which made it to the 24-team AFC Asian Cup Final, topping their group in Qualifiers.
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 Reacting to the incident, India's former goalkeeper Tanumoy Bose said that the Committee of Administrators (CoA) must go deep into this appalling incident and find out who all are responsible for it.
 Notably, the Supreme Court appointed a three-member CoA to manage the affairs of AIFF, ending Praful Patel's long reign in Indian football. Over the years there have been plenty of incidents of mismanagement of funds by the national football body but none appeared as strange as this.

Cristiano Ronaldo was on vacation with his family in Spain but his peace was 'dented' on Monday as his £1.7m Bugatti crashed into a house in Majorca. 
According to reports in the Spanish press, the car was being driven by one of Ronaldo’s employees who has been said to have crashed into the entrance of a house. Though the driver escaped the accident without any injuries but the front of the car has had some serious damage. The smash is now being investigated by the police's traffic service.
This Bugatti Veyron is one of the many supercars owned by the Portuguese international and the very car was reportedly shipped to the island of Majorca for CR7's holiday.
Also read: Watch! Daniil Medvedev's coach walks off the court after a meltdown with the star

Cristiano Ronaldo’s £1.7m Bugatti crashes while the star footballer is on vacation

Cristiano Ronaldo’s vacation with family went for a toss as his luxury car was crashed into a house in Majorca. The police has launched an investigation into the matter

Cristiano Ronaldo&rsquo;s vacation with family went for a toss as his luxury car was crashed into a house in Majorca. The police has launched an investigation into the matter

Cristiano Ronaldo was on vacation with his family in Spain but his peace was 'dented' on Monday as his &pound;1.7m Bugatti crashed into a house in Majorca.&nbsp;
According to reports in the Spanish press, the car was being driven by one of Ronaldo&rsquo;s employees who has been said to have crashed into the entrance of a house. Though the driver escaped the accident without any injuries but the front of the car has had some serious damage. The smash is now being investigated by the police's traffic service.
This Bugatti Veyron is one of the many supercars owned by the Portuguese international and the very car was reportedly shipped to the island of Majorca for CR7's holiday.
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Antonio Rudiger was presented to the Spanish media on Monday after completing his move to Real Madrid on a free transfer, with the Germany international promising to bring his "fighting spirit and leadership" to the Santiago Bernabeu.
The 29-year-old central defender revealed that Barcelona had shown an interest in signing him, but it was "Real or nothing," after deciding to end a five-year stay at Chelsea.
Rudiger signed a four-year contract with the reigning European and Spanish champions after passing his medical on Monday.
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'Will bring in my fighting spirit': Antonio Rudiger completes his move to Real Madrid

Antonio Rudiger'a five-year stay at Chelsea comes to an end as he completes his move to Real Madrid on a free transfer

Antonio Rudiger'a five-year stay at Chelsea came to an end as he completed his move to Real Madrid on a free transfer

Antonio Rudiger was presented to the Spanish media on Monday after completing his move to Real Madrid on a free transfer, with the Germany international promising to bring his "fighting spirit and leadership" to the Santiago Bernabeu.
The 29-year-old central defender revealed that Barcelona had shown an interest in signing him, but it was "Real or nothing," after deciding to end a five-year stay at Chelsea.
Rudiger signed a four-year contract with the reigning European and Spanish champions after passing his medical on Monday.
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Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has completed his move to Manchester City from German club Borussia Dortmund for 60 million euros on Monday. He will join the English club on July 1st with a five-year deal that runs until the summer of 2027.
Haaland supported City as a kid when his father represented Manchester City from 2000-03.
Also read: WATCH: Ugly brawl between India & Afghanistan players after AFC Asian Cup qualifiers match
21-year-old Haaland is regarded as one of the world's top young players along with Kylian Mbappe.
Haaland has scored 20 goals in 21 matches for Norway while he netted 86 goals in 89 games in more than two seasons with Dortmund.

Manchester City completes Erling Haaland transfer for €60 million

Erling Haaland will join the English club on July 1st with a five-year deal that runs until the summer of 2027.

Erling&nbsp;Haaland finalized his move to Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund for 60 million euros ($63 million) to seal his return to England, the country of his birth

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has completed his move to Manchester City from German club Borussia Dortmund for 60 million euros on Monday. He will join the English club on July 1st with a five-year deal that runs until the summer of 2027.
Haaland supported City as a kid when his father represented Manchester City from 2000-03.
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21-year-old Haaland is regarded as one of the world's top young players along with Kylian Mbappe.
Haaland has scored 20 goals in 21 matches for Norway while he netted 86 goals in 89 games in more than two seasons with Dortmund.

Romelu Lukaku is all set to return to Inter Milan as he has agreed on a season-long loan deal with his former club. This has however, sparked a forward line reshuffle at Chelsea.
The Belgian, who signed for a club-record 98 million pounds to join the Blues in the summer of 2021, will return to Serie A for a loan fee of 8 million euros.
Lukaku might have finished his maiden term at Chelsea as the leading scorer, but the 29-year-old courted controversy on several occasions, most notably in an interview with Italian TV revealing unhappiness at the Stamford Bridge.
Belgium hitman Lukaku issued a public apology to Chelsea fans in January after that interview had backfired.
Thomas Tuchel has been given the chance to reshape the Blues' squad with Lukaku heading back to Italy.
Also read: Cristiano Ronaldo’s £1.7m Bugatti crashes while star footballer's on vacation

Romelu Lukaku to return to Inter Milan on a season-long loan deal

Romelu Lukaku's 2nd stint with Chelsea is over and he is returning to Italy to once again play for Inter Milan

Romelu Lukaku may have finished his 2nd term at Chelsea as the leading scorer but he is all set to return to Inter Milan for a loan fee of 8 million euros

Romelu Lukaku is all set to return to Inter Milan as he has agreed on a season-long loan deal with his former club. This has, however, sparked a forward-line reshuffle at Chelsea.
The Belgian, who signed for a club-record 98 million pounds to join the Blues in the summer of 2021, will return to Serie A for a loan fee of 8 million euros.
Lukaku might have finished his 2nd stint at Chelsea as the leading scorer, but the 29-year-old courted controversy on several occasions, most notably in an interview with an Italian TV channel revealing unhappiness at the Stamford Bridge.
The Belgian footballer then issued a public apology to Chelsea fans in January after that interview backfired.
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After world swimming's governing body FINA passed new rules over transgender participation, FIFA is set to review football's transgender eligibility policies. 
While talking to the news agency Reuters, a FIFA spokesperson said that the world football's governing body is currently reviewing its gender eligibility regulations in consultation with expert stakeholders. 
On Sunday, FINA banned transgender women from competing in women's aquatic events. And laid down a new gender inclusion policy, which permits swimmers who transitioned before puberty to compete in women's events. 
Also read: World swimming body bans transgender athletes from women's competitions
Notably, the world swimming body's new decision has faced criticism from trans rights advocate

FIFA to review transgender eligibility rules after change in swimming's policy

After world swimming's governing body passed new rules over transgender participation, FIFA to football's transgender eligibility policies

FIFA is set to review football's transgender eligibility policies after FINA banned transgender women from competing in women's aquatic events

After world swimming's governing body FINA passed new rules over transgender participation, FIFA is set to review football's transgender eligibility policies.&nbsp;
While talking to the news agency Reuters, a FIFA spokesperson said that the world football's governing body is currently reviewing its gender eligibility regulations in consultation with expert stakeholders.&nbsp;
On Sunday, FINA banned transgender women from competing in women's aquatic events. And laid down a new gender inclusion policy, which permits swimmers who transitioned before puberty to compete in women's events.&nbsp;
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Notably, the world swimming body's new decision has faced criticism from trans rights advocate

It seems that the murmurs were true as according to reports Liverpool has agreed on a deal to sell Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich.
The Bundesliga champions will pay approximately 32 million euros up front, with a further 5.8 million euros due when the 30-year-old meets a specified appearance clause and an additional 2.3m euros based on individual and team achievements.
Mane, who joined Liverpool from Southampton at a deal eventually worth 39m euros, was in the final year of his contract and had expressed his desire to leave the Premier League club. Mane scored 120 goals in all competitions in 269 appearances.
Also read: 'They offered me nothing' - Paul Pogba filmed complaining about Manchester United contract offer

Liverpool's Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich is a done deal: reports

According to reports, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are all set to rope in Sadio Mane from Liverpool and will pay approximately 32 million euros up front

According to reports, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are all set to rope in Sadio Mane from Liverpool and will pay approximately 32 million euros up front

It seems that the murmurs were true as according to reports Liverpool has agreed on a deal to sell Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich.
The Bundesliga champions will pay approximately 32 million euros up front, with a further 5.8 million euros due when the 30-year-old meets a specified appearance clause and an additional 2.3m euros based on individual and team achievements.
Mane, who joined Liverpool from Southampton at a deal eventually worth 39m euros, was in the final year of his contract and had expressed his desire to leave the Premier League club. Mane scored 120 goals in all competitions in 269 appearances.
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VAR came into play several times as Liverpool's 9-match winning run against Brighton came to an end.

EPL: Brighton hold Liverpool to a controversial draw

Liverpool faced two penalties in a Premier League game for the first time in over 2 years as&nbsp;Brighton held them to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. After&nbsp;Mohamed Salah's&nbsp;goal was disallowed for off-side,&nbsp;Diogo Jota&nbsp;gave Liverpool lead in the 60th minute with his 9th goal in 14 outings for The Reds. It seemed that Liverpool had sealed he game when&nbsp;Substitute Sadio Mane found the net but that goal was also disallowed by VAR. Neal Maupay&nbsp;had missed the first spot kick but&nbsp;Pascal Gross didn't miss the opportunity after being awarded a penalty in injury time. Though the equaliser snatched a win from Liverpool but they are still unbeaten in 12 consecutive matches against Brighton.

There has been turmoil in the football world ever since the reports of Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer started doing the rounds. 
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly had a personal meeting with his agent Jorge Mendes and floated the idea of signing Ronaldo. Earlier in the week, there were also reports of Ronaldo's agent offering the 37-year-old footballer to Bayern Munich. The German club, however, rejected the opportunity to sign the Portuguese international. 
According to a report in the Mirror, this didn't go down well with Manchester United and the English club has responded by saying that Ronaldo was not for sale. 'We want and fully expect him to be with us next season,' the source added.
The Red Devils brought Ronaldo back to the Old Trafford last summer by handing him a two-year contract worth £ 500,000 a week. CR7 lived up to the expectations and top-scored with 24 goals. But things kept going bad to worse for United as they finished sixth, 35 points behind champions Manchester City. 
Also read: Pogba completes move to Indian Super League, set to play for ATK Mohun Bagan

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer: new Chelsea owner tries to sign CR7, Manchester United respond

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly had a personal meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes and floated the idea of signing CR7

According to a report in the Mirror, Ronaldo's agent meeting the new Chelse boss didn't go down well with Manchester United

There has been turmoil in the football world ever since the reports of Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer started doing the rounds.&nbsp;
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly had a personal meeting with his agent Jorge Mendes and floated the idea of signing Ronaldo. Earlier in the week, there were also reports of Ronaldo's agent offering the 37-year-old footballer to Bayern Munich. The German club, however, rejected the opportunity to sign the Portuguese international.&nbsp;
According to a report in the Mirror, this didn't go down well with Manchester United and the English club has responded by saying that Ronaldo was not for sale. 'We want and fully expect him to be with us next season,' the source added.
The Red Devils brought Ronaldo back to the Old Trafford last summer by handing him a two-year contract worth &pound; 500,000 a week. CR7 lived up to the expectations and top-scored with 24 goals. But things kept going bad to worse for United as they finished sixth, 35 points behind champions Manchester City.&nbsp;
Also read: <a title="Pogba completes move to Indian Super League, set to play for ATK Mohun Bagan" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/pogba-completes-move-to-indian-super-league-set-to-play-for-atk-mohun-bagan-1656150297666" target="_blank">Pogba completes move to Indian Super League, set to play for ATK Mohun Bagan</a>

Paul Pogba’s brother Florentin Pogba has completed his move to the Indian Super League as he is all set to join ATK Mohun Bagan from French club Sochaux.
The elder brother of the World Cup winner from France, Florentin has played 31 games for his national side Guinea and had also represented the France U20 team during his young days. 
Pogba, who plays as a central defender, is expected to strengthen ATK's defence. The club, which is based out in Kolkata, also picked up Brendon Hamill from Australia’s top-tier football and looks a star-studded team going into the new season of the ISL.
Also read: Wayne Rooney steps down as League One's Derby County manager

Paul Pogba's brother completes move to Indian Super League, set to play for ATK Mohun Bagan

Paul Pogba's brother, Florentine, who plays as a central defender, is expected to strengthen ATK Mohun Bagan's defence in the new season of the ISL

Pogba completes move to Indian Super League, set to play for ATK Mohun Bagan

The elder brother of the World Cup winner from France, Florentin has played 31 games for his national side Guinea and had also represented the France U20 team during his young days

Paul Pogba&rsquo;s brother Florentin Pogba has completed his move to the Indian Super League as he is all set to join ATK Mohun Bagan from French club Sochaux.
The elder brother of the World Cup winner from France, Florentin has played 31 games for his national side Guinea and had also represented the France U20 team during his young days.&nbsp;
Pogba, who plays as a central defender, is expected to strengthen ATK's defence. The club, which is based out in Kolkata, also picked up Brendon Hamill from Australia&rsquo;s top-tier football and looks a star-studded team going into the new season of the ISL.
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Wayne Rooney has stepped down as the manager of embattled League One club Derby County. The former Manchester United and England great ended his playing career with the Rams before taking his first step in management with the club in November 2020.
Derby was plunged into administration at the start of last season and were relegated from the Championship despite Rooney's efforts to keep them up after they were docked 21 points because of its financial problems.
In a statement Rooney said that the administrators tried tremendously hard to change his decision but he had made up his mind. 'Personally, I feel the club now needs to be led by someone with fresh energy and not affected by the events that have happened over the last 18 months, the 36-year-old added.
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Wayne Rooney steps down as League One's Derby County manager

'The club now needs fresh energy'
Former Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney resigns as the manager of Derby County

Derby was relegated from the Championship despite Rooney's efforts to keep them up after they were docked 21 points because of its financial problems

Wayne Rooney has stepped down as the manager of embattled League One club Derby County. The former Manchester United and England great ended his playing career with the Rams before taking his first step in management with the club in November 2020.
Derby was plunged into administration at the start of last season and were relegated from the Championship despite Rooney's efforts to keep them up after they were docked 21 points because of its financial problems.
In a statement Rooney said that the administrators tried tremendously hard to change his decision but he had made up his mind. 'Personally, I feel the club now needs to be led by someone with fresh energy and not affected by the events that have happened over the last 18 months, the 36-year-old added.
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At times when global sports bodies are banning transgender women, German Football Federation has done the opposite. German football body has allowed all transgender, intersex, and non-binary players to decide on their own whether they want to play in men's or women's teams.
A new regulation has been passed by the German football federation for gender-nonconforming players with the civil status 'diverse' or 'unspecified'. 
The new rules have already been tested at a local level by the Berlin federation since 2019. 
Notably, sports such as swimming, cycling and rugby have banned transgender women to participate in international events. While FIFA, World Athletics and World Netball Federation are currently reviewing their transgender eligibility policies. 

German football body bucks global trend, allows transgender people to choose men's or women's team

At a time when global sports bodies are banning transgender women, German Football Federation has done the opposite.

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German football body allows transgender people to choose men's or women's team

When international sports federations are banning transgender people from competing in women's events, German football federation has asked all transgender, intersex, and non-binary players to choose women's or men's team

At a time when global sports bodies are banning transgender women, German Football Federation has done the opposite. German football body has allowed all transgender, intersex, and non-binary players to decide on their own whether they want to play in men's or women's teams.
A new regulation has been passed by the German football federation for gender-nonconforming players with the civil status 'diverse' or 'unspecified'.&nbsp;
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The new rules have already been tested at the local level by the Berlin federation since 2019.&nbsp;
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Eight medical personnel involved in the care of late Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona will face a public trial for criminal negligence.
As per the Argentinian judge's ruling, brain surgeon Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov are among those accused of failing to take proper care of Maradona when he was recovering from surgery.
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1986 world cup hero Maradona died at the age of 60 on November 25 two years ago due to a cardio-respiratory arrest while he was recovering from surgery for a blood clot on his brain.
The autopsy two years back had claimed that the Argentinian legend died of natural causes but after pressure from Maradona's family, the judiciary started investigating his death.
According to the prosecutors, the medical staff 'were the protagonists of an unprecedented, totally deficient and reckless hospitalisation at home'.
The accused, if found guilty, risk sentences up to 25 years in prison.

Diego Maradona's medical personnel to face public trial for criminal negligence

The accused, if found guilty, risk sentences up to 25 years in prison

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1986 world cup hero Maradona died at the age of 60 on November 25 two years ago due to a cardio-respiratory arrest

Eight medical personnel involved in the care of late Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona will face a public trial for criminal negligence.
 As per the Argentinian judge's ruling, brain surgeon Leopoldo Luque and psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov are among those accused of failing to take proper care of Maradona when he was recovering from surgery.
&nbsp;
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 1986 world cup hero Maradona died at the age of 60 on November 25 two years ago due to a cardio-respiratory arrest while he was recovering from surgery for a blood clot on his brain.
 The autopsy two years back had claimed that the Argentinian legend died of natural causes but after pressure from Maradona's family, the judiciary started investigating his death.
 According to the prosecutors, the medical staff 'were the protagonists of an unprecedented, totally deficient and reckless hospitalisation at home'.
 The accused, if found guilty, risk sentences up to 25 years in prison.

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