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En el seleccionado de fútbol gravita el exceso de partidos
This doctor believes that players on the national team lack rest, contrary to what most believed at the time.
Diez victorias en 20 partidos-chart
Chart on the performance of club teams against foreign teams in 20 exhibition matches in 1955. 9 wins 1 tie and 2 losses at home. 1 win 1 tie 8 losses on foreign soil [only victory overseas was actually against Uruguay]. Were Argentines deluding…
Esta vez Europa dijo 'No'
Helpful article in seeing how Argentina is slowly re-engaging with global soccer and the changes needed for betterment (more competition, better preparation, more structure for 'criollo' players)
Por su garra Oeste salvó el invicto en Banfield
"Garra" makes an appearance on an almost weekly basis [see also May 20 page 20; May 13 'aguerrido' page 16; May 6 page 19]. 'Guapeza' is another common term seen in various articles in 1955 [like Aug 18, 1955 page 6
Cuando el deportista es inspiración de artistas
Berni's painting of Club Atletico Nueva Chicago and a poem by Eduardo Ballari anchor a well-written piece on the mutual influence between sports and arts.
1950: reaparición victoriosa del Uruguay
Interesting on two fronts: no reason is provided for why Argentina did not bother to show up in neighboring Brazil for the World Cup. It also reinforces the pride that Argentina shares with Uruguay's successes.
Intensa actividad en los torneos 'Evita' y 'Juan Perón'
Coverage of these youth tournaments gains special coverage (within the first pages) of each issue of the magazine.
El jugador más caro del mundo
A good example of Peronist rhetoric of Argentina's greatness. A similar article praising Di Stéfano as the world's most expensive player appears in 1955 [Sep 22 page 50]
Una delantera notable y una defensa muy floja
Professionalism, quality, temperament, and quality in playing style characterize Real Madrid and expose Argentine soccer for its lower level of quality. Di Stéfano demonstrated why he is considered the best in the world.
Se vió clarito
In the second exhibition match vs. San Lorenzo, Real Madrid showed how poor Argentine squads are in terms of athleticism, conditioning, and efficiency. River Plate has been champion for several years and San Lorenzo is currently one of the best teams…
El honor y la capacidad
The editorial commentary cites AFA as a noble institution, but one incapable of reforming soccer in the country.
Eso es cabal sentido
Rain forces Real Madrid to train indoors, but that does not deter their ability to train. The Spanish side are hailed as a model of professionalism.
Pagamos REALidad con nuestra PLATE
The title of the article insinuates that the losers of this anticipated match were fans, who paid "plata" to see good soccer but instead found that Real Madrid put in a very small effort and River Plate players complained and behaved…
Fútbol al tanto por ciento; 13 reales
Both authors concur that the matches did not live up to the hype, just average in quality. Baliari even accused Real Madrid of using a "cerrojo" defensive approach.
Un gol de blanco
Images from the highly anticipated return of Di Stéfano and the powerful Real Madrid