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Pretty straightforward account of the match, with a few commentaries on the incidents that took place (most having to do with hard tackles.) The article describes Celtic players as fast and athletic and well conditioned, while in comparison the…
Una receta nueva: juventud y espontaneidad
The legendary Argentine team at the 1957 Copa Sudamericana mixed veteran talent and new "cracks"� a�most of whom would leave for Europe before the World Cup the following year and thus did not represent Argentine (playing overseas in the 1950s…
Una pasión argentina
Worth noting that the commentary describes the 1957 team at the Copa Sudamericana as the last criollo team--a good observation.
Sólo el falso orgullo de la 'AFA' impide que Maschio, Angelillo, y Sívori vayan a Suecia
Goles criticizes the hubris of AFA officials, who refuse to call in some of the nation's best players because they play professionally in Italy and Spain.
Solo con urgentes medidas se salvará al fútbol argentino
The transfers of Sívori, Angelillo, and Maschio, among others, raises serious concerns for Fioravanti. He believes that club officials have become obsessed with selling young talent at the expense of the national team (and Argentine fútbol as a…
Simple y maravilloso
Both Racing and Estudiantes emerged in 1966 as revelatory teams, albeit different in approaches. One attacked with long balls and four forwards, while the other focused on preventing goals and counterattacking through its midfield.
Saldo desalentador, que exige reflexionar a los dirigentes, ha dejado la temporada 1957
Goles joins the chorus of other sports publications in lamenting the decline in the quality of fútbol in 1957, as well as the lack of new talent to replace those who have left the country.
Recién lo 'descubren'…Los críticos europeos comenzaron a hacer justicia al Boca Maschio
Goles is amused by how the European press (specifically journalists in Italy) are only now realizing the great talents of Humberto Maschio.
Pedernera y Racing: los derrotados; Este Racing, loco, loco, loco
Primera Plana's coverage of the 1967 Intercontinental Cup between Rácing and Celtic (Scotland)
Nuestros cracks destacaron otra vez su calidad en el fútbol italiano
A counter narrative to other articles that wondered why Argentine players struggled in Italy.
Medida italiana sobre jugadores de otros países
Italian soccer federation has removed the "oriundi" label from Maschio, Angelillo, and Sivori. Not only can they play for the Italian national team, but they also count as normal Italian players in their club team (clubs were restricted to 2 foreign…
Maschio, Angelillo, y yo - dice Sívori - lo que más ansiamos es ir a Suecia con Argentina
Speaking on behalf of Angelillo and Maschio, Sívori tells Argentine journalists that the three of them would like to join the national team for the World Cup. Although AFA eventually decided to ignore their requests, this article is an example of…
La serie truculenta
A physical, often brutal series of matches between Racing and Estudiantes comes to an end. Both sides admit that Estudiantes won because it was the more physical side. This match signals the brief spell of Racing's successful attack-oriented style…
La selección nacional ¿Maschio v. Estudiantes, Estudiantes v. Maschio?
Interesting article to see how AFA and national team coaches do not embrace or accept Estudiantes, despite its success
La otra cara del equipo de José
Winning through a high scoring offense, Racing becomes the darling of journalists. Players from the team are profiled in this issue alongside their families.
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.