Derided by fans after the poor performance in the 1962 World Cup, Lorenzo returns to Argentina from Italy and immediately produces success for San Lorenzo, using the "catenaccio" style. While some fans disapprove of his tactics, the author reminds…
Citing that the poor play by two of the top teams in Argentina is neither old nor modern, the paper describes this match as one lacking in tactics and intelligent play. Instead, it was a match where tactics, technique, speed, effort, love for the…
Fans seem to not be sure of what they want and are fickle. Do they want fútbol criollo? Long balls? Win, or play beatifully? Good article for identity.
The conclusion is that Menotti sticks to an approach and philosphy of fútbol of yesteryear, and thus finds himself lost in a sea change of modern tactics and overly defensive styles
Rattín symbolized the decade of "scientific", "modern" fútbol as the epitome of a cuadillo. This article is one example of the discussions swirling around Argentine fútbol