The article presents to readers some of the ways players used their hands to gain an advantage during a match, or to prevent the opponent from doing the same. Of note is that the term "cracks" is already in use.
Like many Anglo-Argentine footballers of the early 20th century, Watson Hutton was praised as a legendary teacher of the game by what he did on the field (but also for the lessons he learned from his father: Alexander Watson Hutton)
As one of the largest club associations, Boca Juniors developed various cultural programs for its members and their families, including theatre and cinema programs, as well as classes in music, dance, language, and chess.
As one of the largest club associations, Boca Juniors developed various cultural programs for its members and their families, including theatre and cinema programs, as well as classes in music, dance, language, and chess.
As part of a series on Argentina's youth, Mundo Argentino interviews an up-and-coming fútbol player on a wide range of topics, including his views on Peronism and the current socio-political climate in Argentina. Worth a read for the honesty of the…
Using excerpts from La Nación and other media outlets, Mundo Argentino argues that the arrival of the military government restored the freedom of the press, and that media outlets should vigorously defend their freedom during this age of military…
University problems begin to emerge under the government of the "Revolución Libertadora," somewhat surprising for journalists as Argentina's universities were some of the most resistant institutions to Peronist rule.
Goles accuses AFA of ignoring the various problems afecting Argentine fútbol: the exods of talented players, the decline of quality fútbol, the fiscal mismanagement at clubs, the lack of stadium safety, etc.
Although many critics believed that Argentina's problems would continue at the 1959 South American championship, Goles celebrates the positive results thus far in the tournament.
The value of these articles is that it shows how "toughness" and "heart" functioned as a double-edged sword for sports writers. On the one hand, such traits were lacking in teams like Brazil that always threatened to win tournaments but would fall…
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.
The transfers of Sívori, Angelillo, and Maschio, among others, raises serious concerns for Fioravanti. He believes that club officials have become obsessed with selling young talent at the expense of the national team (and Argentine fútbol as a…