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Una academia desconocida
Interesting article because it offers praise for an Argentinean team (Racing) and its ordered style Here, the Brazilians play an aesthetically pleasing style of soccer but are no match for an academic and brillinat Racing team that is ordered and…
Se ganó: falta jugar mejor
Although Argentina won the tournament it hosted, in a 1-1 tie with Brazil, the national team did not play a good tournament This is also a correct statement on all the teams in the tournament What is interesting is that the 1958 World Cup seems to…
Demasiada fuerza ofensiva brasileña para tan poca calidad defensiva argentina
The magazine calls for the retirement of Stábile, an end to the defensive "sangre, corazón, y garra" approach, and the hiring of coaches who can implement some system that works
La selección es una lágrima a cántaros
Panzeri's main criticism is that the process and decisions in selecting players for the national team shows that few understand how soccer should be played, instead favoring modern systems that are contrary to how Argentine players develop
La justa conquista no debe llamar a engaño
“The performance of the national team did not satisfy.” Lucero reminds readers that the Argentine player is capable of great accomplishments, of winning championships, even when the game is played rough, when the rivals challenge plays harshly, when…
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Lucero continues to criticize the Argentine team, characterizing their play as “night” and the Brazilian game (against England) as “day”. This is an article that values the spectacle, the style of play that is fluid and artistic, seen as more…
En Pacaembú, a la búsqueda del milagro o de la hazaña
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…
Once figuras que devolvieron al fútbol argentino su antigua gloria
Effusive praise for Argentina after defeating Brazil 3-0, with headlines that read: “Once Figuras Que Devolvieron Al Futbol Argentino Su Antigua Gloria”. Players responded well to the criticisms in the local press and showed good spirit, with a…
Conteste, señor Lorenzo
El Grafico 's interview with Lorenzo tries to gauge if there are any differences, or lessons learned, from 1962
La brillante victoria del Flamengo, más que un alerta a Boca, lo es para el fútbol argentino
Notice how the Argentine press begins to take notice of the alarming rise of Brazilian futebol, which served as a reminder that Argentine fútbol was on a long decline that required attention.
Futbolerías
This article sums up the reality Argentina faced in 1955: it was no longer the undisputed soccer power in South America as Brazil had emerged as a strong team and Uruguay always maintained an advantage in international play
La nota ingrata
In a final between Brazil and the host nation Argentina, fans invade the field. Police respond with excessive force. Félix Frascara laments these "cosas del fútbol" that have nothing to do with soccer. Players began the ruckus with kicks to each…
More Like an England Football Team: Argentina Outplayed Fore and Aft
Post-match report of the group-stage match of the 1962 World Cup between Argentina and England, which the latter won by a score of 3-1.
Más que derrota duele la humillación
Only helpful in establishing a pattern for the failure to qualify for 1970
Volvió a decepcionar el equipo argentino
Mundo Deportivo cautions readers that since 1954 Argentines should not fully accept the idea of Argentine superiority in soccer.
Sin lugar a dudas: Argentina fue el mejor
Claiming that Argentina soccer, without a doubt, is the best in the world seems natural for sports writers attuned to regional rivalries with Brazil and Uruguay.