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Gatti: revolución en la cancha
A different type of player, Gatti was outspoken, fashionable, and seen by some as a hippie. This interview reveals a lot about his character.
Independiente: ¿triunfo del fútbol o de la ley de la selva?
Independiente's style of play comes under scrutiny for its excessive use of physical play, violence, and the players' own assessment that they were more "macho" ("el fútbol es para varones, no para señoritas") El Grafico weighs in, acknowledging the…
La cuota de temperamento
Pachamé, Basile, Bilardo, Rodríguez, Cocco, Albrecht, and Rattín are some of the many "hard men" that play in the "number 5" position on the field, known for their hard tackles and physicality. The article humorously states that AFA and the Tribunal…
La hinchada no es "patotas"
"Patotas" refers to a gang of young men who spend their days aggravating others and causing mischief. The article defends passionate San Lorenzo fans by claiming that exuberance should not be confused with delinquent behavior. It is worth noting that…
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.
Los 'hippies' copan el fútbol
Good article for looking at the cultural influence of soccer and issues of masculinity. [A later article labels long hair and sideburns as a 'hygenic' issue that needs to be stamped out of the national team, see Feb 3 1970 pages 44-45].
Los malos embajadores
The title suggests a concern that Argentine players are providing a bad example of violent play to the outside world, poor embassadors for the sport.
Severísimos juicios de Milan en su partida
Although elated to be world champions, the players from AC Milan leveled harsh criticisms towards Estudiantes (some even refusing to talk about the match). Others claimed that the trophy was not worth it, neither was the war, and that the South…
Solari, sudor y lágrimas
Despite their injuries and blood stains, Argentine players are happy after winning a match at the World Cup. The article explains these images as example of players "poniendo la pierna"--typical of the style of play en vogue.
Trataremos de vengar el honor de Avellaneda
The loss by neighborhood rival Racing provides Independiente a chance to do what their neighbors could not: win against a team from La Plata. This is a form of masculinity where fans could emasculate rival fans from Racing by stating that they were…