About Mario Schembri
Lived 1956 – 2008 (aged 51). Mario Schembri was a Maltese association football player.
Mario Schembri (10 August 1956 – 7 March 2008) was a footballer, who represented the Malta national team. He died, aged 51, in March 2008.
Club career Born in Żurrieq, Schembri played a long part of his career as a winger for the local village team. Nicknamed 'Bufon' and playing alongside another club legend Mario Farrugia, he won the Second Division title in 1980 and the FA Trophy in 1985 with the club.
International career Schembri made his debut for Malta in a November 1986 European Championship qualification match against Sweden and earned a total of 3 caps (no goals). His final international was a December 1987 friendly match away against Israel.
Honours Żurrieq FA Trophy: 1 1985
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Who was Mario Schembri?
Maltese association football player (1956-2008)
When was Mario Schembri born?
Mario Schembri was born on 10 August 1956.
When did Mario Schembri die?
Mario Schembri died on 7 March 2008.
What was Mario Schembri's occupation?
Mario Schembri was an association football player.
What nationality was Mario Schembri?
Mario Schembri was Maltese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mario Schembri (Maltese footballer, born 1956)
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