the 1978 FIFA World Cup), to whom he dedicated his World Cup call-up to. Pernía's mother was Olga, and he also had four brothers and a sister: his eldest brother, Gastón, played for the Orlando Sharks in the Major Indoor Soccer League. Another brother, Leonel, played for the Chicago Storm in the same competition and also raced cars in his country, competing in the World Touring Car Championship; his great-grandparents were also Spanish. Pernía's daughter was already born in Spain. He was on holiday in Tandil with his family upon getting the call from Aragonés, and subsequently had to delay his 20 June wedding in order to play in the World Cup. He said of the call-up: "My wife's happy for me although a bit disappointed about having to postpone the wedding." Honours Independiente Argentine Primera División: Apertura 2002 Recreativo Copa del Rey runner-up: 2002–03 Atlético Madrid UEFA Europa League: 2009–10 UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2007 Copa del Rey runner-up: 2009–10 See also List of Spain international footballers born outside Spain References External links 1977 births Living people Argentine people of Italian descent Argentine people of Spanish descent Citizens of Spain through descent Argentine emigrants to Spain Footballers from Buenos Aires Argentine footballers Spanish footballers Association football defenders Argentine Primera División players San Lorenzo de Almagro footballers Club Atlético Independiente footballers Club Atlético Tigre footballers La Liga players Segunda División players Recreativo de Huelva players Getafe CF footballers Atlético Madrid footballers Uruguayan Primera División players Club Nacional de Football players Spain international footballers 2006 FIFA World Cup players Argentine expatriate footballers Spanish expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Spain Expatriate footballers in Uruguay Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Spain Argentine racing drivers Súper TC 2000 drivers