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Charlas de fútbol a tres bandas
Stabile cites noticeable differences when Argentina plays in Europe, hosts European teams in Argentina, and plays in the Copa Sudamericana
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
Ha disminuido el número de lesionados
A companion piece to last week's article about the declining level of violence in soccer
Vicios del fútbol
Despite the quality of Argentine players, the author laments the other aspects of criollo soccer mastered by Argentine players: faking injuries and killing time The article differentiates between "futbol" and "fobal"
La película de nuestro fútbol está muy gastada
Criticism for soccer's failure to continue to evolve in a positive fashion
Viendo jugar a los checos
Author look at the conditioning of European players and the parity that currently exists in world soccer He concludes that if Argentina is to maintain a supposed preeminence in world soccer, it needs to add European discipline, training, and…
No es cuestión de hombres & Velocidad: corriente moderna
After losing to Germany 3-1, Argentina beat Northern Ireland 3-1 and then lost to Czechoslovakia 6-1 Author blames the lack of professional seriousness by Argentine players in comparison to Europeans Argentine players enjoy soccer, but do not live…
Una muy dura lección que debería ser aprovechada
Lack of seriousness, training, and discipline marred the performance of Argentina in comparison to European (and even Brazilian) players
El mal viene de lejos
Provides a measured take on why Argentine soccer is self-defeating, from club policies to the politicization of the sport
Proeza de Boca: ocho jugados, seis ganados, dos empates
A noticeable shift has taken place in El Grafico's coverage: less commentary on how Argentine teams play, more emphasis on results ("su temple, su voluntad, su entereza moral…esfuerzo")
Del diario de Comeuñas
This piece of literature by Borocotó was the basis for the film Pelota de Trapo. These excerpts ran between Jan 10, 1947 and April 22, 1949
Sacachispas fútbol club
Borocotó, who created the fictional team of young boys known as Sacachispas, feels obligated to cover the success of a youth team carrying the same name at the inaugural Evita Perón Youth Soccer Tournament
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.
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.
Hicieron lo que no debían
The summary of the match shows that the game became too violent, and that the play of Nestor Rossi "armó el lio"
Don Pedro
This article does several things at once: it reinforces the popular notion that sports can bridge classes, turn a poor butcher´s son into a star player, and focuses on the player´s role as an exceptional player and husband-father In many ways, this…