Ahead of the 1978 World Cup, AFA proclaims amnesty for leagues that splintered from the naiton's governing body during labor disputes in the early 1970s.
The military government emphasizes the growing importance of Argentina in international sports as it begins to prepare for the 1978 World Cup. The state issues Ley Nº 19.468, ratified by the Ministerio de Bienestar Social on March 6, 1972 (Resolución…
The purpose of this article is to refute the idea that Argentina and Brazil have been on divergent paths since 1958, when Brazil won the first of two successive World Cups. Instead, it concludes that Argentina's overall international record matches…
Derided by fans after the poor performance in the 1962 World Cup, Lorenzo returns to Argentina from Italy and immediately produces success for San Lorenzo, using the "catenaccio" style. While some fans disapprove of his tactics, the author reminds…
With the World Cup approaching, AFA has to select a national team coach. Their decision will speak volumes about how the team will play because the four men offer different approaches and tactics.
This little article is really helpful. It is full of Argentine colloquialisms for soccer ("el anile"). The purpose here is to assess whether the old way of playing, the gambeta, can win at the 1966 World Cup. The answer is no.
Fans seem to not be sure of what they want and are fickle. Do they want fútbol criollo? Long balls? Win, or play beatifully? Good article for identity.
A salary of 300,000 pesos a year (versus the 80,000 pesos Minella earned) stands out in the article that shows that AFA bent over backwards to hire Zubeldía
1966-1970 (and up to 1973) was a time of constant intervention in AFA by the government. Suárez is sent to Europe to take control of a team in turmoil.