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Una muy dura lección que debería ser aprovechada
Lack of seriousness, training, and discipline marred the performance of Argentina in comparison to European (and even Brazilian) players
No es cuestión de hombres & Velocidad: corriente moderna
After losing to Germany 3-1, Argentina beat Northern Ireland 3-1 and then lost to Czechoslovakia 6-1 Author blames the lack of professional seriousness by Argentine players in comparison to Europeans Argentine players enjoy soccer, but do not live…
Cover image; Estamos frente a un problema: Hay que actuar con serenidad; Silbidos hóstiles recibieron en Ezeiza a los jugadores, que arribaron con honrada tristeza
Sensing that fans are angry, and ready to confront players upon their return, Goles suggests that a measured, serious, response is the best course of action to take after fans welcomed the national team with a hostile reception at Ezeiza airport.
Cover image; La goleada checa establece la realidad de un fracaso que nos obligará a seria meditación
Like other sports publications, Goles raises questions about the state of Argentine fútbol and reminds readers that warning signs appeared over the previous year. A call for serious reform also begins to surface.
Cover image; Various articles
The titles of the various articles in Goles indicate that a dose of reality (and pessimism) shook the Argentine sports media: "crude reality," a "happy start," "Germany knew how to make its efficiency prevail," and "there were many failures." Of note…
Una zona aparentemente favorable, da a nuestra selección mayores esperanzas
Ardigo is optimistic about Argentina's chances after its World Cup draw, which includes West Germany, Northern Ireland, and Czechoslovakia. Goles thus becomes part of the commerical media that painted an optimistic picture of Argentina's chances.