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Kempes won South American Footballer of the Year, Onze d'Or European footballer of the Year and World Cup Golden Ball in 1978. In 2004, he was named as one of the Top 125 greatest living footballers as part of FIFA 's 100th anniversary celebration. [6] Kempes was nicknamed El Toro and El Matador .
Jul 1, 1996 · Second Striker. Name in home country: Mario Alberto Kempes Chiodi Date of birth/Age: Jul 15, 1954 (69) Place of birth: Bell Ville, Córdoba Height: 1,82 m Citizenship: Argentina. Italy Position: Attack - Centre-Forward Foot: left Current club: Retired Joined: Jul 1, 1996 Contract expires: -.
All the highlights from the famous Final at the 1978 FIFA World Cup Argentina™, which featured huge fan support, a big brace from Mario Kempes and extra time drama.
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"He is the man who put Argentinian football on the map." (Diego Armando Maradona about Mario Alberto Kempes)Music: Funky Destination - The Inside Man (Soopas...
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Jan 1, 2024 · The legendary striker recalls his goal-scoring feats, his moustache, and his team-mates in Argentina's maiden World Cup triumph. Watch the highlights of the final against the Netherlands and the best skills of the tournament.
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Relive the drama and flair of the great Argentina striker, Mario 'El Matador' Kempes, who led the host Argentinians to glory at the 1978 World Cup. Check out...
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Mario Alberto Kempes, better known as El Matador, is an Argentinian sports commentator, coach and former soccer player. He was born on July 15, 1954 in Bell Ville, province of Córdoba, Argentina. His father, Mario, also a soccer player, was the person who inspired him to play since he was 9 years old.
