Radio Gol
·2 February 2026
Kempes warns Mastantuono: Play to your strengths or risk fading

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·2 February 2026

Mario Alberto Kempes, an absolute legend of the Argentine National Team and hero of the 78 World Cup, analyzed the current state of international football and focused on one of the names causing a stir in the Old Continent: Franco Mastantuono. The former River Plate player, who is undergoing an adaptation process at Real Madrid, was the center of the "Matador's" reflections on the maturity and hierarchy needed to succeed at the elite level.
In a conversation with journalist Rodrigo Rea, the former Córdoba striker acknowledged the young player's abilities but issued a warning about the mentality required to wear the white jersey. "He was taken from River because they saw a form in him that he is not using to his advantage today, and if he doesn't use that form, he won't last long," Kempes stated bluntly.
For Kempes, tactical and technical talent is not enough if not accompanied by a dominant personality on the field. The "Matador's" analysis highlighted several key points:
Kempes' message is clear: the young Argentine talent must regain the rebelliousness he showed in Núñez to establish himself in the most demanding club in the world.
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