The trial regarding the death of Diego Maradona reached a peak of tension on July 14, 2026, as lawyers Fernando Burlando and Francisco Oneto engaged in a loud and aggressive exchange. The confrontation occurred during the testimony of a witness, Julio Soria, who was being questioned by Burlando.

During the interrogation, Burlando challenged the credibility of the witness, accusing him of evading questions by repeatedly stating, "I don’t remember." In response, Oneto accused Burlando of pressuring the witness, stating that he was "intimidating" him. The argument quickly escalated, with both lawyers raising their voices and exchanging insults.

Oneto labeled Burlando as "disrespectful" and challenged him to step outside the courtroom to settle their differences. The escalating situation prompted the prosecutor to intervene in an attempt to calm the two lawyers and prevent the confrontation from intensifying further.

Consequently, the court decided to call for a recess. However, the dispute did not end there, as Burlando and Oneto confronted each other again outside the courtroom, witnessed by others present.

After the recess, the trial was set to resume with the continuation of Soria's testimony, who began working with Maradona as his security personnel in 2015. Notably, Soria had previously been accused of false testimony, leading to his immediate detention during a prior session.

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and complexities surrounding the legal proceedings related to Maradona's death, a case that continues to capture public attention.