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El mundial de 1974 haráse en Alemania
At a FIFA conference in Tokyo, ratified in London, FIFA awards the 1974 World Cup to West Germany when Spain steps aside and agrees to host the 1982 tournament. Meanwhile, Argentina's lone bid to host the 1978 World Cup secures the world's most…
Con un aire europeo; …un gran recibimiento. Hoy decidirán si se suspende la fecha del domingo, para hacer un match en River en homenaje de los futbolistas.
According to the newspaper, many more fouls took place in the West Germany-Russia game, almost one per minute. The point is that other teams are more violent than Argentina. Meanwhile, plans are taking place to honor the national team upon its…
La FIFA tratará el caso sudamericano
FIFA will treat the South American case, especially its decision to exclude Argentina from the 1970 World Cup in Mexico
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.
Cover image; Si jugamos 'nuestro' fútbol, el problema será para los otros
The title says it all: "If we play 'our' soccer, the problem will be for everyone else"
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…
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; 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.
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After an analysis of who performed best on the international stage, this news brief concludes that West Germany-champion of the 1954 World Cup-is the best soccer nation in the world
Viendo jugar a los checos
Author look at the conditioning of European players and the parity that currently exists in world soccer He concludes that if Argentina is to maintain a supposed preeminence in world soccer, it needs to add European discipline, training, and…
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…
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
Argentina ya no es un milagro
By defeating Spain and (favorite) West Germany, Argentina's succes is depoicted a evidence of its quality (not a miracle) and its march towards the final.
Un acto de delincuencia…como estaba previsto
More than sports magazines, River does not hold back its criticism of England. It juxtaposes Argentine 'animals' with English 'thieves'.
La Copa sucia
England's triumph in 1966 was corrupt, influenced by FIFA chair Stanley Rouss, and affected an Argentina that should have contended for the trophy.