The latest as Maradona requires surgery for blood clot on the brain

Posted Wednesday, November 04, 2020 by Marca.com

Asubdural hematoma has been detected in Diego Maradona's brain after a scan was carried out at an Argentine hospital on Tuesday, where he spent Monday night. Maradona, who asked to be taken to the Ipensa Sanatorium in La Plata on Monday, will undergo a surgery to remove the clot.

Maradona Latest News today

We covered the story as it happened on Tuesday, November 3. There will be further coverage on Wednesday, but for now you can see how the story developed through the below entries in our Maradona live blog.

19:55 Argentina Time / 23:55 CET: Maradona's entire floor is closed

This brings us to the end of our Maradona live blog. The latest news is that the Argentine legend will go for surgery on a subdural hematoma later this Tuesday night, which will be overseen by his personal doctor Leopoldo Luque at the Clinica Olivos. So many people gathered at the hospital that, according to TyC Sports, the decision was taken to close down Maradona's entire floor and to block the elevators.

19:10 Argentina Time / 23:10 CET: Fans arrive at the Clinica Olivos

Maradona will go under the knife at the Clinica Olivos and fans have gathered at the hospital to show their support.

18:40 Argentina Time / 22:40 CET: Messages of support

Various messages of support have been sent Maradona's way. Clubs such as Boca Juniors, Napoli and Gimnasia have wished him well as he goes for surgery.

18:20 Argentina Time / 22:20 CET: Maradona has been moved

Maradona has now been moved to the Clinica Olivos, where his surgery for a subdural hematoma will take place.