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Enfoques de barrio: "Jugador N˚12"
The author was asked to contribute a poem, most likely he is known in local circles as an accomplished writer.
Abran cancha…!
Songs and poems were common in the 1940s as a way to express deep devotion to your club, almost in a seductive and romantic manner.
Y el gran estadio tuvo su corazón…81 minutos para gritar un gol
The home fans waited until the end of the game, in a poorly played match, but finally enjoyed a winning goal by Simes.
Ideas por un Huracán aún mejor
In line with other clubs looking to create massive social centers for its members (like Boca Juniors), the magazine highlights plans for a swank new center near Parque Patricios
Nos contaron de allá…
The solution to the national team's woes is of course found at River. But the article looks at the players' perspectives and their problems with Lorenzo's eccentric behavior.
Argentina ya no es un milagro
By defeating Spain and (favorite) West Germany, Argentina's succes is depoicted a evidence of its quality (not a miracle) and its march towards the final.
Un acto de delincuencia…como estaba previsto
More than sports magazines, River does not hold back its criticism of England. It juxtaposes Argentine 'animals' with English 'thieves'.
No me las doy de sabio…
After a disastrous and then surprising World Cup run. Lorenzo is hired by River as its new coach in a surprising move. This interview is a glimpse into his philosophy on soccer.
Que se vayan todos ya no aguantamos mas
Building to a head all year, the magazine simply wants a total overhaul of the team. The following week's cover headline read '¡Otro año al tacho de basura!' [note: River is in 3rd place]
En su niñez inexperta, "Mumo" Orsi era hincha inocente de Racing
Player profile on legendary Independiente player Raimundo Orsi (with some mentions of another key player: Renato Cesarini). This article reinforces the trope of the crack player whose youthful energy must have drove his mother crazy but he eventually…
"Mumo" Orsi nos relata su vida (part 2)
These player profiles often focused on the player's youth ("el pibe")
"Mumo" Orsi nos relata su vida (part 3)
Orsi played in the 1928 Olympic team that came second to Uruguay in Amsterdam. This part of his autobiography emphasized his mother and the difficulty in becoming a professional fútbol player
"Mumo" Orsi nos relata su vida (one of the last in the series)
Orsi played, along with Monti and another Argentine), on the Italian national team that won the 1934 World Cup, which was honored by Mussolini. Perhaps the presence of 3 Argentines in the squad furthered notions of Argentine superiority in soccer.
Desde la linea de toque
With a caveat against placing too much emphasis on tactics, the article nonetheless dissects the various tactics employed by squads such as the national team, San Lorenzo, and Spain.
Desde la linea de toque
A continuation of last week's look at tactics