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¡Basta de temperamento!...¡Basta de matonismo!...¡Basta de garra!...
What is interesting is that Uruguay is blamed for all the "garra" Argentine players have traditionally reacted towards (ignoring the decades of player violence among Argentine teams). "Garra" is thus portrayed as foreign and alien to Argentine…
¡Invencibles en trampa, suerte, y prepotencia!
The commentary accuses Uruguayans of perfecting rough play and cheating
¡Nuestros hermanos los uruguayos!
The cartoon summarizes the article
¿Seguirá el no-gol? La hinchada clama: ¡Basta ya de fútbol "inofensivo"!
When compared to the coverage from 2/1, it is interesting to note that journalists echoed the sentiment of fans to this extent: when you're winning it doesn't matter how you play…when you lose, it does matter how you play.
1950: reaparición victoriosa del Uruguay
Interesting on two fronts: no reason is provided for why Argentina did not bother to show up in neighboring Brazil for the World Cup. It also reinforces the pride that Argentina shares with Uruguay's successes.
3-1 Win for England - but World Cup matches are again marred by riots and injuries
Reports indicate a airly spirited but fair match between Argentina and England in Chile, which differed from the volatile matches that marred group play in the tournament. The paper notes that Argentina did not field its ideal starting XI due to a…
A lo grande
More effusive praise for Argentina's national team
A propósito del seleccionado
Article summarizes the state of the national team and the state of Argentinean football: not bad, not good
A un paso del título
A helpful article to look at how Argentina's national team changed, or did not change, in response to the 1966 World Cup New (old) coach Jim Lopes introduced a pragmatic style that did not satisfy El Grafico because the squad lacked presence,…
Ante los próximos internacionales
An interview with national team player Pedro Calomino revelas how players were troubled by the lack of organization and professionalism by AFA authorities
Areas chicas sin peligro; "Todos fuimos culpables"
Another international tournament loss for Argentina. These articles show how blame is assigned , usually for tactical decisions.
Argentina enfrentará hoy a Inglaterra
The article actually previews all the matches of the group stage, with specific attention to the England vs. Argentina game. It laments the violence on the field, particularly the Italy vs. West Germany game, which has led to a string of injuries…
Argentina va al torneo de Montevideo con titulos que nadie iguala en sudamérica
The title says it all. After winning the last four South American championships in undefeated fashion, Ardigo - like most porteño sports writers - is convinced of the superiority of Argentine fútbol.
Argentina vs. Uruguay, 1912
One of the earliest images of one of the oldest rivalries in world soccer. The match, a regular derby match for the Copa Lipton (whose trophy was provided by Scottish tea magnate Thomas Lipton), too place at Racing's old stadium on October 6, 1912.…
Argentina-Uruguay: Menotti+Menotti+Menotti+Ruben Gonzalez=3-1
Article praises the approach by interm coach, Nestor Rossi, of allowing Argentine players play freely and not adhering to any strict system This allowed talented players like Cesar Luis Menotti to be creative and promote a free-flowing style of play
Argentinos y uruguayos empatan en un gol; Nos ganaron, pero no son mejores
The first article describes the draw between Uruguay and Argentina in the first match (with excuses for why Argentines couldn't beat their rivals); the second article explains why Argentines are better than the Uruguayans, even though they lost.