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Sobraron malas intenciones
Critical piece on the soccer exhibited by Estudiantes and Atlanta
La gallina de los huevos de oro
Are fans from the popular class being priced out?
Nos hemos detenido y los otros avanzan
Argentina's soccer has stagnated while the world improves
Hay que salir de la monótona'
Citing the successful models in Europe these two officials look at needed reforms for the upcoming season in Argentine soccer as a good step towards dealing with loss of revenue. One change was to ensure than no more than one 'clásico' is held on a…
Ni tanto ni tan poco
The article notes that European teams are preparing well in advance for the World Cup while Argentina continues a haphazard approach beholden to the whims of clubs and ultimately will take different players from the 'tune-up' matches played…
Tristeza puede ser el título
Overtly physical plays between Argentina and Uruguay leaves sports writers baffled at the state of the national team just weeks before the World Cup. Another article in this issue is dismayed by the lack of offense displayed by the national team…
Crimen internacional
Good commentary on soccer and national identity. It contrasts criollo attributes of 'gambeta' with sharp elbows and dirty plays.
Despertemos
Juxtaposing European efficiency and brute strength with Argentine ineptitude and lack of preparation, Bessio offers a damning assessment of Argentine soccer.
Desastre con historia
The quality of the AFA and the national team is clearly called into question. Yet, the quality of 'futbol argentino' is not looked at with the same lens.
Caras y caretas
players arrived with chants of '¡que se vayan!' and coins thrown at them by irate fans at the airport.
Hay que cambiar métodos: hermosura y velocidad
Assesses the changes and adaptations needed for success moving forward: better preparation, more speed, less pride (and sense of entitlement鈥ore humility), and a harder work ethic.
Ya fue dicho
Having previously stated the many faults of preparation the magazine allows itself a chance to say 'I told you so'.
Suecia: una verdad en 5 puntos
Using 5 points, Besio lists the ills of Argentine soccer and addresses foreign perceptions of the Argentine team and its players.
Desde aquí en adelante
The idea of a commission to investigate responsibilities and determine actions is welcomes in light of 1958.
El hombre y el grupo
By focusing on athleticism and training, no criticism is leveld at the style of polay of the Argentine player. 'Simply work harder' is the common lesson learned from 1958.
Página extradeportiva
Linker's death receives more attention than in El Grafico