This physician had two clients involved in a particular corner of the sports world.

The doctor and his clients are all from the same country.

The clients are both recently deceased, with their deaths coming in relatively quick succession. One was permanent A++ list in the sport with A+ name recognition outside it, while the other is far lesser known.

The two were friends and have a “believe it or not” trivia connection involving a then B list team from another country.

The physician is now being investigated in connection with the permanent A++ lister’s death.

No doubt he will soon be investigated for the other athlete’s death.

He already served time a while back for killing another patient.

Physician: Leopoldo Luque
the neurosurgeon of former soccer star Diego Maradona, is being investigated by Argentine prosecutors after questions over Maradona’s death were raised. Police searched the home and offices of the personal doctor of deceased soccer legend Diego Maradona, amid questions over his medical treatment.

Diego Maradona

Far lesser known athlete: Alejandro Sabella
was an Argentine football player and manager. Born in Buenos Aires, he began his playing career with River Plate in his home country before moving to England in 1978 to play for Sheffield United.

Diego Maradona Doctor Under Investigation In Soccer Legend’s Death

Police searched the home and offices of the personal doctor of deceased soccer legend Diego Maradona, amid questions over his medical treatment.

Argentine prosecutors announced Sunday they are investigating the death of Maradona as well as his personal doctor, Leopoldo Luque, five days after the former player’s death.

Maradona reportedly suffered a heart attack Nov. 25 at his home following surgery that took place weeks prior to relieve swelling in his brain. He was 60. Luque was the neurosurgeon for that procedure.

Police raided the offices and home of Luque outside Buenos Aires Sunday, according to Buenos Aires Times. Police took information related to Maradona’s medical history, computers, notebooks, and other documents.

The investigation stems from questions that were raised by Maradona’s family over the circumstances surrounding his Nov. 25 death, prosecutors said Sunday. – Source

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