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Mario Kempes

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Soccer Player

The Resume

    (July 15, 1954- )
    Born in Bell Ville, Argentina
    Played professional football in clubs for Argentina (1973-76: 1981-82), Spain (1976-1981: 1982-1986) Austria (1986-92), Chile (1995) and Indonesia (1996)
    Most notably a striker for Valencia CF for Spain's La Liga (1976-1981: 1982-1984)
    Played for the Argentinean National Team(1973-1982)
    Winner of the Golden Boot at the 1978 FIFA World Cup
    1978 South American Footballer of the Year
    Nicknamed El Toro and El Matador
    Commentator for the Spanish-language ESPN

Why he might be annoying:

    He scored no goals at either the 1974 or 1982 World Cups.
    He also scored no goals during the group stage of the 1978 World Cup.
    He stopped a goal against Poland in 1978 with his hand.
    He's been unimpressive during his five-year career as a manager.
    Of all countries to end an illustrious career, Indonesia?

Why he might not be annoying:

    He scored six goals at the 1978 FIFA World Cup including two in the final en route to winning the Cup.
    He helped lead Valencia to victories at the UEFA Super Cup, European Winners Cup and the Copa del Rey.
    He was among many past greats who felt Messi did not deserve the Golden Ball at the 2014 World Cup.
    FIFA often chooses him over Maradona as their favorite Argentine legend.

Credit: Insane In Da Brain


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying