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Foreign newspapers gave praise to Feyenoord, while some (especially French outlets like L'Equipe) lamented Estudiantes' use of anti-football: trying to play the offise, cynical tackles, playing to not lose, baiting officials, etc. In the words of the…
"Si soy la piedra del escándolo, me voy"…; "El equipo lo tengo en la cabeza"
Argentine head coach Juan Carlos Lorenzo, attacked by the press as clueless, is accused of not controlling his team. Lorenzo counters these accustaions as reporters ask why certain players were left off team, and why others were included. Lorenzo's…
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.
Various articles
Various accounts from Italian newspapers agree with Alf Ramsey's assessment that the Argentine players are “animals”. Most newspaper coverage in Italy expressed a degree of surprise at how Estudiantes could turn a match into something beyond sports,…
Hubo cuota de infortunio, pero fue lapidario; Larga angustia en una noche negra
Devoto maintains that Estudiantes played like a team unsure of itself and its approach was overtly cautious. As a result, it lost a critical match to a much more aggressive AC Milan. He is unsure of how Estudiantes can make up a three goal difference…
Severas críticas en Italia y Uruguay
Typical reproduction of news coverage overseas (and from Uruguay), with comments from Italian players and officials from AC Milan. A sense of sadness permeates the reprinted article as journalists bemoaned the loss of fútbol, morals, and…
Fútbol profesional: actuación del primer equipo en su gira por Europa en la temporada 1955/56
A stark contrast in coverage to the previous year (due to more losses)
A pesar de todo; Las vedettes son los técnicos
The referee situation has improved in Argentina, with little analysis provided as to why. Coaches in Italy, including Helenio Herrera and Juan Carlos Lorenzo, have become larger celebrities (and figures) than their players. (Note: Primera Plana…
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.
Independiente: los héroes están cansados
A view of Independiente's matches in Argentina and Italy for the world title.
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.
Técnicos: la mudanza de Don Helenio
The coach who most influenced the modern style, the catenaccio, is dismissed from Inter Milan after eight years. The end of Herrera's stint in Italy was one of the first signs that his ultra-defensive style had run its course. In Argentina, the apex…
Totocalcio ¿qué es eso?
Looking to Italy, Suárez sees a chance to systematically reform Argentine fútbol by incorporating a legal form of betting before matches. This would raise revenue for clubs mirred in debt.
La pizza, remedio infaliable
A look at Omar Sívori, Argentine star of Italian soccer, with Sophia Loren.
Estudiantes, el merecedor
The author believes that Estudiantes-known for overly physical play and whining to officials-does deserve "preferential treatment": as the exception to a sport played by teams that respect the rules. A very helpful article in listing matches and…