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"Quince minutos difíciles": coincidencia en los holandeses
Dutch players commented that the "lies" about Estudiantes were unfounded, they found the team and Argentina to be hosptable and courteous. Dutch papers followed suit, some arguing that Estudiantes was the same old team but lacking in the overall…
"The Animals"
Perhaps useful, this letter raises a good question: what prompted the English to call Argentines "animals" Instead of answering that question, the reader goes on to say that the use of such a term at a moment of defeat only signals the impotency of a…
[Cover image] La hora cumbre de Zubeldía; Sin azar, Estudiantes
In the preview to their anticipated matches against Manchester United, these articles aim to provide readers with a better understanding of Estudiantes and their approach to playing soccer.
3-1 Win for England - but World Cup matches are again marred by riots and injuries
Reports indicate a airly spirited but fair match between Argentina and England in Chile, which differed from the volatile matches that marred group play in the tournament. The paper notes that Argentina did not field its ideal starting XI due to a…
A jugar y no a pegar
Although the level of violent play has diminished, the magazine warns that it can resurface and ruin the national game
Ahora si podemos asegurar que tenemos el mejor fútbol
Worth noting the change in language and tone in this report of Estudiantes' victory
Argentina 0 México 1 (pero en contra)
In his second match at the head of the national team, El Grafico's writers conclude that they have lost faith in Lorenzo and his highly systematic and physical approach to coaching El Grafico does not mince words, labeling Lorenzo's approach as one…
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…
Basile con la bandera, Pachamé con su dignidad
Author makes note that "ugliness" and violence should be accepted by now when these two teams play
Boca Juniors: menos goles que nunca…más golpes que nunca
A well-written article on how Boca could score so few goals in 1968 and yet still stand in second place. It also addresses how more punches than goals are "scored" in a typical match--epitomized by Estudiantes.
Boca y Huracán: responsables de un fútbol que no debe continuar
Citing that the poor play by two of the top teams in Argentina is neither old nor modern, the paper describes this match as one lacking in tactics and intelligent play. Instead, it was a match where tactics, technique, speed, effort, love for the…
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…
Calor en la Bombonera
This match between two of Argentina's big teams led to a physical affair punctuated with "unfortunate" incidents
Captura para Carlos Bilardo: ¡A ése, a ése!
A helpful article to hear from Bilardo on why he plays so physical and if it is dirty play
Celtic Beaten But Earn Play-Off: Simpson Hit by Bottle
The Scottish press' coverage of Racing's 2-1 victory in the second game of a two-leg series continues to offer dismissive comments about Racing and stereotypes of the Argentine players. The author juxtaposes the "vicious kicking and hacking" by…
Comentarios periodísticos
Argentine press routinely offered foreign accounts, even in 1944