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¿Qué es el fútbol espectáculo?
Useful historical overview of criollo soccer and 'catenaccio' in Argentina
Vicios del fútbol
Despite the quality of Argentine players, the author laments the other aspects of criollo soccer mastered by Argentine players: faking injuries and killing time The article differentiates between "futbol" and "fobal"
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…
Cada uno juega como siente el fútbol
As an influential sports writer and father of the term "fútbol criollo," Borocotó's analysis is worth following here.
Diferencias substanciales impiden el cotejo de tipos de fútbol
Borocotó continues his look into the opposing playing styles on exhibit at the matches played in Europe. He also provides some historical backdrop.
Dos estilos: "Rossi" y "cualquiera"
Panzeri lauds the qualities of Argentina's captain, Nestor Rossi, while lamenting the dearth of quality players to support him More troubling is that the players selected for the national team all possess disparate qualities that do not mesh well,…
Estan. No los dejan ser
This brief commentary tries to expose the absurdity of Argentine teams trying to mimic European styles and methods in soccer, by showing that European (although only Italy is mentioned) teams are looking to play a more "Latin" style In the end,…
¿Quieren ver números? ¡Vamos a los números!
Dante Panzeri rebuts critics who defend the "modern" style as one that fosters higher revenue and better results. Instead, he uses data to show how soccer has declined.
Estudiantes en "la roña" el juez en su cómplice
Panzeri uses sarcasm to critique the methods used by Estudiantes to achieve victory, to achieve a "resultado"
La selección es una lágrima a cántaros
Panzeri's main criticism is that the process and decisions in selecting players for the national team shows that few understand how soccer should be played, instead favoring modern systems that are contrary to how Argentine players develop
Racing e Independiente honraron a la limpieza
Panzeri uses a match where both teams tried to win, and played an offensive style of soccer, as a contrast to the current trends in Argentina
De lo nunca tan fácil a lo nunca tan tonto
In a rare sign of praise for Estudiantes, Panzeri criticizes Argentine teams like Boca Juniors and River Plate that do not employ the old skills of trickery, or "viveza"
¿Soñar? Dale, que no cuesta nada
Although written more as a colorful commentary about the match than play-by-play reporting, Lucero's piece does reveal a change in tactics from Rácing: opening with their established "la olla" style and later reverting to the ultra-defensive style to…
Con su triunfo en el campeonato mundial, Argentina revolucionó la técnica del básquetbol
"Correcting the deficiencies of the masters of this sport", Argentina defeats the USA and becomes world champions. "Técnica, entusiasmo, método, educación colectiva, corazón" are all emblematic of criollo basketball.
Se vió clarito
In the second exhibition match vs. San Lorenzo, Real Madrid showed how poor Argentine squads are in terms of athleticism, conditioning, and efficiency. River Plate has been champion for several years and San Lorenzo is currently one of the best teams…
Crimen internacional
Good commentary on soccer and national identity. It contrasts criollo attributes of 'gambeta' with sharp elbows and dirty plays.