Why Was Diego Maradona Barred from the U.S.? Reports Point to Trump Dispute

he reportedly faced another entry issue. According to his lawyer, Matias Morla, Maradona was advised to avoid discussing the United States during a television interview with Venezuelan network TeleSur. When asked about Trump, he allegedly used a slang term meaning “dummy” or “puppet,” which Morla suggested led to diplomatic consequences.

Maradona had planned to travel to Miami for a court case involving his ex-wife, Claudia Villafane, who was accused of misusing funds to purchase luxury properties—allegations she denied. The football legend later made additional critical remarks about Trump in interviews, describing him in unflattering terms.

Maradona died of a heart attack in November 2020, shortly after undergoing brain surgery for a blood clot. Members of his medical team were later charged with negligence, and legal proceedings related to his death remain ongoing