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Argentinian film director
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Male
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Birth:
1 May 1930(Adolfo Gonzales Chaves)
Death:
13 April 2001(Buenos Aires)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Mario David (3 January 1934 – 26 July 2005) was an Italian footballer and manager, who played as a defender.
Club career
David was born at Udine. He played for 11 seasons in the Serie A (259 games, 20 goals). Throughout his career, he played in a defensive role from 1952 to 1966 for Italian sides Livorno, Lanerossi Vicenza, A.C. Milan and U.C. Sampdoria. He won the European Cup final in 1963 with Milan at Wembley.
International career
At international level, David played for the Italy national football team between 1958 and 1962. He is also remembered for being sent off against hosts Chile in the infamous "Battle of Santiago" in 1962 FIFA World Cup.
Death
David died at Monfalcone in 2005, at the age of 71.
Honours
- Milan
- Serie A champion: 1961–62.
- European Cup winner: 1962–63.