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La lógica victoria de Bolivia fue el fruto de la superioridad total que ejerció en ambos periodos; Fue tan grande el fracaso de nuestro equipo que solo pocos se salvan del juicio adverso; Prácticamente nuestro cuadro careció de ataque
These articles reveal the surprise that many sports writers felt when Argentina lost to Bolivia by a score of 2-0. Yet, sports writers were already wary of the fortunes of the national team in the wake of high-profile transfers from various national…
La selección hizo el milagro
By defeating Brazil in Porto Alegre, the magazine dubs the triumph a 'miracle'-a stark difference from the notion of Argentine superiority in soccer before 1958.
La única víctima: el fútbol
The harassing of referees, presence of fans on the field, gas canisters and hoses aimed at hinchas, and other routine incidents call for a reform structure and morality in Argentine soccer.
Lo ocurrido con Mogilevsky: Solicita a la AFA la suma de 150.000 pesos
The salary dispute between Mogilevsky and AFA shows that in the modern game even physical trainers become quasi-celebrity figures in the world of fútbol.
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].
Mañana se sabrá quién es el preparador físico de nuestra selección al mundial
Mogilevsky is among the finalists for the position of physical trainer on the national team for the 1958 World Cup.
Maschio, Angelillo, y yo - dice Sívori - lo que más ansiamos es ir a Suecia con Argentina
Speaking on behalf of Angelillo and Maschio, Sívori tells Argentine journalists that the three of them would like to join the national team for the World Cup. Although AFA eventually decided to ignore their requests, this article is an example of…
Menos euforia en la selección: La fé continúa siendo inquebrantable
By praising the serious and measured approach of the national team ahead of the 1959 South American championship, Goles indirectly suggests that the problem in previous years was that players, fans, and journalists were too overconfident about the…
Niega Sanfilippo cometido incorreciones
Sanfilippo's behavior on San Lorenzo's tour to Europe became a problem for AFA. With the lack of star strikers in the country, it forced sports officials (with suport from journalists) to bury his indiscretions ahead of the World Cup. Nonetheless,…
Nunca se ha trabajado tanto en una selección argentina
The biggest takeaway in 1959 is that Argentina falied in Sweden because players gave little effort and were overconfident. Now, the emphasis is on hard work. Nothing is said about playing styles and tactics, which, at least in 1959, suggests that…
Para Guillermo Stábile Argentina sólo podrá ganar el titulo en Suecia, si juega 'su' fútbol
The recurring theme in the lead-up to the World Cup emphasized the need for Argentina to remain faithful to its traditional approach to and style of fútbol.
Para poder darse intégramente a la selección Pedro Manfredini decidió postergar sus bodas
The article praises the professionalism of Manfedini, who postponed his nuptials in order to concentrate on the national team.
Pedro Dellacha piensa que nadie nos llevará ventajas en el mundial
Are Dellacha's words an example of hubris, or merely a positive appraisal of Argentine fútbol?
Pelé: El 'ángel negro' del fútbol es un triunfador a los 18 años
Although this article offers praise for Pelé's talent, and his humility, it nonetheless portrays him as an "other" surrounded by adoring white fans and labeled as the "black angel."
Pizzuti, mano firme para la selección
A noticeable shift in direction of the national team occurs following the events of 1969 (World Cup failure and Estudiantes). Pizzuti, former coach of Racing, embodies an attacking style of soccer that makjes use of the long ball, or as it is known…
Quisieron agredir a Angelillo tras perder su club un partido
The point of this article is to show that even in Italy fans are capable of barbárie