# Maradona's masseur: he was bloated, bedridden and resigned before death

Diego Maradona's masseur has described the football legend's final days, saying he was bloated, bedridden and resigned to his fate. The account offers a new, intimate glimpse into the health and mindset of the Argentine icon before his death. It underscores how far the celebrated player had declined in his last months.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/7/diego-maradona-bloated-bedridden-and-resigned-before-death-says-masseur?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:43 +0000