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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 .
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...
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.
En la actualidad, Kempes trabaja como analista de fútbol y comentarista en español para ESPN Deportes y ofrece el comentario en la versión latinoamericana de los videojuegos FIFA 13 -19.
Jan 1, 2024 · Published. 1 Jan 2024. Mario Kempes reveals the unusual secret to ending his FIFA World Cup goal drought and discusses Argentina lifting the trophy on home soil. Kempes recalls how shaving off...
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.
Nov 7, 2023 · Eight years before Maradona’s finest hour, another number ten forever etched himself into Argentine folklore. Mario Kempes became a national hero in just one summer. In 1973, Kempes made his professional debut at the age of 19 and began life within the Argentine leagues with Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba.
Everyone remembers Mario Kempes for the 1978 World Cup and the six goals in four games – including two in the final - that propelled Argentina to their first world title.
Come on referee, you weren't supposed to see this! Come on referee, you weren't supposed to see this!
