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How old is Kempes?
67 years (July 15, 1954)
Mario Kempes/Age
Where is Mario Kempes from?
Bell Ville, Argentina
Mario Kempes/Place of birth
Who did Mario Kempes play for?
A prolific goalscorer, at club level he is best known for playing for Valencia, finishing as La Liga’s top goalscorer twice, and amassing 116 goals in 184 league games for the club.
Who won World Cup 78?
Argentina national football team
1978 FIFA World Cup/Champion
How tall is Kempes?
1.84 m
Mario Kempes/Height
How did England do 1978 World Cup?
Argentina 1978 In 1978, England failed to qualify for the second World Cup in a row. It came down to goal difference between England and Italy, with the Italians booking their ticket to Argentina thanks to their 6 -1 thumping of Finland.
Who knocked England out of the 1978 World Cup?
The draw for the finals saw England have to play against Italy and Uruguay, both former world champions, which meant that it was the first ever time three World Champions were drawn in the same group, along with Costa Rica. England lost to Italy and Uruguay, and were thus knocked out after two games.
Why didnt England qualify in 70s?
England had not needed to qualify since 1962, due to the automatic qualification given to them as hosts in 1966 and holders in 1970. The Poles had lost their first match in Cardiff, but England went a goal down from a free-kick after a defensive error by Bobby Moore and the goalkeeper, Peter Shilton.
Who won 1982 World Cup?
Italy national football team
1982 FIFA World Cup/Champion
Italy became world champions for the third time in 1982, their triumph on Spanish soil made memorable by the scoring feats of six-goal striker Paolo Rossi and an iconic celebration by Marco Tardelli.
What is the last name of Mario Kempes?
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Kempes and the second or maternal family name is Chiodi. Mario Alberto Kempes Chiodi ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmaɾjo alˈβeɾto ˈkempes ˈtʃjoði]; born 15 July 1954) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Who is the father of Mario Kempes Chiodi?
Mario Alberto Kempes Chiodi (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmaɾjo alˈβeɾto ˈkempes ˈtʃjoði]; born 15 July 1954 in Bell Ville, Córdoba) is a retired Argentine footballer who played as a striker. His father, Mario, also a footballer, inspired him to play from a young age.
Where did Mario Kempes film Ruta de Kempes?
Kempes at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito in Rosario, Argentina filming his documentary “Ruta De Kempes.” Kempes’ wife, Julia Kempes (left) and mom Eglis Kempes (middle) at the location where Messi first learned to play soccer in Rosario, Argentina.
When did Mario Kempes win the Golden Ball?
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.