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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.
Limpia justa deportiva
This article is helpful in understanding how Argentine sports writers imagined the criollo player and the values he espouses, which addresses masculinity and gender.
Volvieron los cracks
Positive welcome for the national team
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.
Racing dio "academia" en Costa Rica
Articles like these are helpful in understanding Argentine notions of soccer superiority in the international arena.
Wembley: escenario del match del siglo
Image of Wembley stadium
Desquite argentino en Dublin
Instead of alluding to the "game of the century" (see 5/8/1951), the front cover is about Argentina's win over Ireland
El añejo y clásico estilo inglés impuso en el estadio de Wembley
The commentary does not state that the English style is better than criollo fútbol, simply that England won at home using its crusty old style.
Pese a la derrota, la confrontación de los dos estilos fue beneficiosa
Another helpful article on playing styles as perceived by Argentines. Worth noting that Alf Ramsey played left back
Estilos y técnica distintas en pugna
D'Amico tries to explain why different playing styles developed.
La victoria de Dublin, refirmó los méritos del fútbol argentino
Unlike the England game, this victory reaffirmed the high quality of Argentine fútbol through victory.
Partido con Italia
The match between Argentina and Italy, played in Buenos Aires, was designed as a last minute show of the country's preparedness to host a World Cup. This is helpful to compare the prices for international matches to those for club games, as well as…
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…
Medida italiana sobre jugadores de otros países
Italian soccer federation has removed the "oriundi" label from Maschio, Angelillo, and Sivori. Not only can they play for the Italian national team, but they also count as normal Italian players in their club team (clubs were restricted to 2 foreign…
Mala intención, violencia y justo triunfo chileno; Con mucho de batalla
Two articles on the violent (and still notorious) match between Chile and Italy that became symbolic of the ills of "modern" and "anti"'fútbol. Another note explains how two Italian players, Ferrini and David, were expelled from the match against…