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Argentina Mario Kempes has transitioned from a legendary footballer to a respected sports commentator and brand ambassador.
Mario Kempes works as a football analyst and commentator for the Spanish-language version of ESPN, appearing on programs such as 'Out of Play'.
Mario Kempes, along with Fernando Palomo and Ciro Procuna, provides commentary for the Latin American version of the FIFA video game series from FIFA 13 up to FIFA 23, and subsequently for the EA Sports FC series starting with EA Sports FC 24.
Mario Kempes is a legend and ambassador for Valencia CF, a club for which he played for many years and achieved significant success.
Mario Alberto Kempes, known as ‘El Matador’, was born on June 15, 1954, in Bell Ville, Córdoba Province, Argentina. Inspired by his father, who was also a footballer, he began playing junior football at age seven and joined Talleres de Córdoba’s reserves by fourteen. Kempes established himself as a prolific striker, notably with Valencia C.F., where he became La Liga’s top goalscorer twice. He scored 116 goals in 184 league games for the club, demonstrating his attacking prowess and ability to score from outside the penalty area.
At the international level, Kempes was central to Argentina’s 1978 FIFA World Cup triumph. He scored two goals in the final match, securing Argentina’s victory and earning him the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer. He also received the Golden Ball as the player of the tournament, distinguishing him as one of only three players in history to win all three awards at a single World Cup. Throughout his career, Kempes earned 43 caps for Argentina, scoring 20 goals, and represented his country in three World Cups: 1974, 1978, and 1982.
Post-retirement, Kempes transitioned into coaching, managing teams in Indonesia, Albania, Bolivia, and Venezuela. He later became a prominent football analyst and commentator for ESPN Deportes. He has also contributed to the Latin American versions of the FIFA video game series, providing commentary for FIFA 13 through FIFA 23, and now for EA Sports FC 24. Kempes continues to be celebrated as one of Argentina’s greatest footballers, his legacy cemented by numerous awards and his ongoing involvement in the sport.
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