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Canadá se transforma ahora en cotizado mercado para nuestros cracks: Yácono inicia la marcha
The exodus of Argentine players threatens to become a massive problem, encapsulated by this (overblown) fear that even Canada will be able to buy players from local porteño teams. The press thus links the current state of player transfers to the…
Carrizo
Typical piece on soccer players who moved from rags to riches, and now typify the middle class
Cartoon
Mixing local fútbol concerns with the national team, the cartoon's ultimate conclusion was that Argentina could do no more in the face of the referee's unjust expulsion of Rattín.
Casi un veredicto
Ardizzone sees the 3-0 victory by Italy over Argentina as a just score for a team lacking direction
Chilean mob stones Italian Players; "Come Home" says Italy's Press
According to the BAH, hundreds of Chilans waited for the Italian national team delegation to return to their hotel after the Italy-Chile match to throw rocks and other projectles at them, as well as chant "Death to the Italians!" The article also…
Con prudente optimismo
Article reinforces cover image; the magazine demonstates a quiet optimism about the national team's chances for success in the 1958 World Cup based on the prestigious history of the team but its recent struggles in preparation.
Cortito y al pie
Juxtaposes Argentine possession of the ball with Italian defensive style premised on preventing the other team from winning.
Cover; Hacia otro fracaso; J.C.Lorenzo: El aprendíz de brujo
The cover image suggests that the national team is headed for another "fracaso" (failure) at the World Cup. Lorenzo, in particular, is at the center of the failures of the national team and receives a profile.
De River a Racing, apenas un millón de pesos de diferencia…
By comparing the ticket sales in both matches Italy played in Buenos Aires, the article emphasizes River's stadium capacity and superiority over Racing.
Delegación italiana de fútbol
It was typical for major club associations to honor visiting teams as a form of good sportsmanship, as well as a way to lift its own status as a major team.
El balde de agua fría; Los sueños en el desván
The 1965 Copa Intercontinental proved to be another moment in international soccer (particularly against European teams) when Argentina could not break through and win a major title.
El fin del fútbol es ganar y por lo tanto Lorenzo cumplió
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…
El retorno del hechicero
San Lorenzo pins its hopes on Lorenzo to turn around its fortunes. An example of the era of "celebrity coaches"
El triunfo del psicólogo
One of the growing number of profiles on coaches in an age where they garnered a lot of attention.
En Roma, el 'Rio de la Plata' se burla de la iglesia de Santa Agnese
Mundo Argentino published remarks from Italy on the obelisk in Buenos Aires, remarking that the Italians have poked fun at what they consider as a cheap imitation of the obelisk of the Church of Saint Agnes in Rome. By showing images of other notable…
En Santiago
More fallout from the Chile-Italy match, including the serious injuries sustained by Humberto Maschio (and injuries to other stars like Pele and Di Stefano) during Italy's matych against Chile.