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The recurring theme any time Argentine journalists compared their fútbol with the Brazilian approach to the game was that the Brazilians possessed plenty of flair, and skill, but lacked mental fortitude and the necessary toughness to finish a game.…
Half Time
Unlike the critical voices of El Gráfico, Last Reason in Goles offers a positive assessment of national team head coach Guillermo Stábile. The author concludes that the head coach excels in physical and mental preparation. Moreover, Stábile…
Sívori no cree en los rusos: 'Argentina tiene que ganarles porque juega un mejor fútbol'
Sívori's comments about Russian football subscribe to the prevailing notion in Argentina that others require excessive training because they are not as naturally skilled at soccer as Argentinians.
Una perfecta conciencia como profesional da ventajas en su preparación al crack europeo
As the World Cup in Sweden approaches, Goles looks at how European players train for important matches (as a comparison to the Argentine approach to conditioning).
Ganó el mejor equipo
Not mincing words, Golessimply assesses Estudiantes' loss as the case of the better team prevailing.
Un problema llamado selección
In this collection of interviews notable players and coaches provide their opinions as to why the national team is in a terrible state and may not qualify for Mexico 1970
¿Fútbol para ricos?
By hosting interzonal games in neutral sites, new AFA policies seem to affect club members who pay reduced fees at their local stadium.
Los 'hippies' copan el fútbol
Good article for looking at the cultural influence of soccer and issues of masculinity. [A later article labels long hair and sideburns as a 'hygenic' issue that needs to be stamped out of the national team, see Feb 3 1970 pages 44-45].
¡Adelante con la revolución!
Good article for looking at the cultural influence of soccer and issues of masculinity.
El fútbol argentino no debe continuar en decadencia; Llegó la hora de olvidar el miedo
The article favors a more positive, attacking-style of soccer that makes best use of Argentine talent and less dependent on tactics and physicality to earn results. Chacarita, Huracan, and Racing are recent example of this successful approach. Above…
¿Dejarán morir al fútbol?
This article is a continuation of an article from 7-22, stating that Argentine soccer lost its way and needs to return to the traits that made it successful.
¿A qué estamos jugando?
Insightful piece on how the violent style of play is perhaps not what fans want and that teams like DiStefano's Boca can play attractive soccer and win.
¿El gran cambio en fútbol?
Helpful article in determining what is a 'revolution' and what is aimed at changing.
La única víctima: el fútbol
The harassing of referees, presence of fans on the field, gas canisters and hoses aimed at hinchas, and other routine incidents call for a reform structure and morality in Argentine soccer.
Pizzuti, mano firme para la selección
A noticeable shift in direction of the national team occurs following the events of 1969 (World Cup failure and Estudiantes). Pizzuti, former coach of Racing, embodies an attacking style of soccer that makjes use of the long ball, or as it is known…
Testimonios de un Huracán de Alegría
Comments from players and coaches of Huracán: the darling of the early 1970s