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No deben perder la calma algunos hinchas
As part of a regular column entitled "Reflexiones de un 'santo'", Kike asks fans to behave rationally when the team loses. A growing trend is emerging of fans threatening or verbally abusing players if they do not perform well, which Kike believes…
Various articles previewing England v. Argentina, 1953
A historical account of the "mighty" English and their success against Argentine teams
Various articles on the matches between Argentina and England
Titles of articles include: "En todo terreno se evidenció el alma de nuestros muchachos," "Valentía y típico estilo criollo triunfaron en el primer cotejo." The matches in Buenos Aires were highly publicized. Perón attended the first match and…
Reiteró el Doctor Frondizi que llamará a colaborar a todos los argentinos
Frondizi's call for national unity and respect for all Argentines is a subtle nod to Peronists, and against those who continue to feel that Peronism should be proscribed.
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Commentary the day following the Independiente-San Lorenzo match talked about a colossal embarrassment for a city, as evolved football-wise, like Buenos Aires. Matches like these put into serious question the ability of the country to host the World…
San Lorenzo con seis jugadores; Los incidentes que marginaron la final
The paper characterizes the match between Independiente and San Lorenzo as one worth forgetting, an un-esraseable stain on the game. It assigns some blame to the referee for being inconsistent with the fouls that were called and perhaps too quick to…
Tratará hoy el Consejo el match de Avellaneda
The match between Independiente and San Lorenzo continues to garner attention in the press due to the incidents on the field and the stands. Several reports surfaced the previous day as well. Independiente praised the performance of its team…
La justa conquista no debe llamar a engaño
“The performance of the national team did not satisfy.” Lucero reminds readers that the Argentine player is capable of great accomplishments, of winning championships, even when the game is played rough, when the rivals challenge plays harshly, when…
Un bostezo largo…largo, Poco fútbol…poco…poco
In the middle of the Copa Libertadores tournament several Argentinian teams played matches against other South American teams. The analysis in this article is damning: “Si no hay jugadores que sepan, no existen equipos que juegan.” In other words,…
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Lucero continues to criticize the Argentine team, characterizing their play as “night” and the Brazilian game (against England) as “day”. This is an article that values the spectacle, the style of play that is fluid and artistic, seen as more…
En Pacaembú, a la búsqueda del milagro o de la hazaña
A more positive commentary from Lucero focused on how Argentina can possibly beat Brazil: developing a better understanding among players. Don’t forget, Brazil is the two-time defending World Cup champions, so discipline is key. This last…
Once figuras que devolvieron al fútbol argentino su antigua gloria
Effusive praise for Argentina after defeating Brazil 3-0, with headlines that read: “Once Figuras Que Devolvieron Al Futbol Argentino Su Antigua Gloria”. Players responded well to the criticisms in the local press and showed good spirit, with a…
Adversario difícil
La Nación praises Argentina’s performance against England in the last match of the tournament, but cautions that an “effective” style of play is no substitute for an “offensive” performance. Also, the paper characterizes the English performance as…
Bochorno en Wembley, una ilusión rota y un éxito inglés injusto; Victoria a lo pirro; Sin claudicaciones
Headline: “Scandal in Wembley, a broken dream and the English exit that was unjust” seemed like a matter-of-fact report on the match; however, some detail appears on the dismissal of Argentine captain Umberto Rattín. He approached the referee in…
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Paper publishes comments from key players and team officials in the wake of Rattín's controversial expulsion. Of note is the first appearance of Alf Ramsey's "animal" comment.
La FIFA aplicó sanciones al fútbol argentino; Sombría perspectiva; Estupor sin disipar; Lorenzo: severas críticas al árbitro
FIFA sanctions and fines Argentine football, suspending Rattin four games and another three games for Ferreiro & Onega—mostly for trying to attack the referee after the match. FIFA officials propose blocking Argentina's participation in Mexico. Also…