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Court seizes assets of Maradona's lawyer, sisters in fraud case

Sisters of late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, arrive at the San Isidro court to attend a trial hearing for the death of their brother in Buenos Aires province on April 3, 2025. [AFP]

Argentinian officials seized assets Thursday from two of deceased soccer idol Diego Maradona's sisters, as well as his attorney and three other individuals, alleging fraudulent management of the player's brand, according to a ruling obtained by AFP.

An appellate court in Buenos Aires has indicted Maradona's former lawyer, Matias Morla, and two of his assistants for suspected fraudulent handling of the player's assets.

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