Tactics, Helenio Herrera, Giudice, and what happened in Europe What is interesting about this article are Herrera's own words, where he acknowledges using catenaccio and "anti-football" tactics to win
After two significant victories in one calendar year - "Los Albicelestes" winning the mini Cup of Nations and Independiente securing the Copa Libertadores - Juvenal concludes that Argentine fútbol players are beginning to ditch their losing…
Real Madrid legend Di Stéfano leaves his club at the tail-end of his career and discusses the reasons for his exit from the Spanish giant. The career of this Argentine player (and former River Plate star) captivated the Argentine press ever since he…
The position of center forward produced a long list of "crack" players during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. But the lack of such players, and the low scoring trend in the Argentine league, alarmed journalists and fans. This article examines the…
Brazilian press: Brazil lost because they could not decipher the tactical setup by Minella. Brazilian journalists seemed to blame an inefficient offense and a weak defense for Brazil’s loss. Brazil played mediocre, while Argentina played solidly as a…
The analysis offered by sports writer Juvenal on today's players in Argentina (in 1964) is that most of them are excellent in certain aspects of their game, but no player exhibits the overall skill set that defined "crack" players of previous…
The Lima tragedy, one of the darkest moments in world soccer, took place in a match between Argentinean and Peruvian youth teams trying to qualify for the Olympics. That same day, another violent incident between fans and police took place at…
Critical of the soccer Argentina employed, delighted with the result, River's assessment is far different than other news outlets. Of course, the solution to its problems and best aspects of the national team are the same: players from River Plate.
A more positive commentary from Lucero focused on how Argentina can possibly beat Brazil: developing a better understanding among players. Don’t forget, Brazil is the two-time defending World Cup champions, so discipline is key. This last…