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"El Monstruo" responde
Of note is Di Stéfano´s comments on modern approaches to soccer-discipline, defense, catenaccio, and tactics-and his disdain for them He comes off as a pure "criollo" footballer
1950: reaparición victoriosa del Uruguay
Interesting on two fronts: no reason is provided for why Argentina did not bother to show up in neighboring Brazil for the World Cup. It also reinforces the pride that Argentina shares with Uruguay's successes.
Ad for films produced in Argentina
Luis Sandrini's new film headlines the September issue, while August issue shows a young female with an obvious sensuality as boys peak a sneak at her exposed leg.
Argentina Become World Basketball Champions
Argentina's victory over the United States to win the inaugural FIBA Championship became national news in what the BAH described as a very physical and close game.
Argentina Internacional - Después de Suecia hasta el presente: Información y conclusiones curiosas
The purpose of this article is to refute the idea that Argentina and Brazil have been on divergent paths since 1958, when Brazil won the first of two successive World Cups. Instead, it concludes that Argentina's overall international record matches…
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.
Así caminamos al desastre de 1978
The commentator is worried that Argentina is ill-equipped to host a World Cup when scenes of mayhem and referee intimidation are a constant in the national pastime.
De fuera vendrá quien lo tuyo se comerá; De fuera vendrá quien lo que te sobre se llevará
Using an old cartoon where John Bull is devouring Argentine steak and leaving little for "Juan Pueblo," Caras y Caretas revises the cartoon to show that the Argentine worker-a hero of the Peronist movement-enjoys his own fruits while John Bull is…
El equipo uruguayo empañó su propio triunfo
Uruguay played a dirty and physical game, according to Mundo Deportivo, which explains why Argentina lost the final match.
El football-sport nacional: El suelto de hoy
This article calls for fans to stop their violent aggression towards players and representatives of the national team after each loss by Argentina. The reference point was a match played in 1916 when Argentina lost to Uruguay and some fans attacked…
El fútbol argentino
Provides a positive look at Argentine soccer through the lens of its official governing body: AFA. This brochure was a part of Argentina's effort to host the 1962 World Cup (which eventually went to Chile). Because Perón is portrayed extensively in…
El mundial de 1974 haráse en Alemania
At a FIFA conference in Tokyo, ratified in London, FIFA awards the 1974 World Cup to West Germany when Spain steps aside and agrees to host the 1982 tournament. Meanwhile, Argentina's lone bid to host the 1978 World Cup secures the world's most…
El tango de la derrota
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.
Estan. No los dejan ser
This brief commentary tries to expose the absurdity of Argentine teams trying to mimic European styles and methods in soccer, by showing that European (although only Italy is mentioned) teams are looking to play a more "Latin" style In the end,…