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Patético: sólo el 27% de nuestros equipos juegan fútbol ofensivo
Interesting to see what metric the magazine uses to determine their conclusion that 27% of Argentine soccer is offense-first
¿Qué es el fútbol espectáculo?
Useful historical overview of criollo soccer and 'catenaccio' in Argentina
El drama del fútbol argentino
Not holding out hope for a better version of the national team, Campeon looks at what is needed (which is the same remedy since critics in 1955 spelled out: talent and criollo style). Of note, the sarcastic article that criticizes the appointment of…
El fútbol que esperamos
Helpful to better understand the mood in 1970
Dejaron saldo favorable los partidos en Brasil
The article is a good bookend to this research, by showing how strength can compliment (not replace) "lo nuestro".
Boca River y…todo nuestro fútbol parecen estar enfermos de 'mieditis'
playing scared is manifested through overly defensive styles and tactics.
Los expulsados de River están en la cuerda floja
The ghost of AC Milan-Estudiantes seems to hover over Argentine soccer matches. A distaste for "hombria" and physicality seems to have taken hold.
Lo dijo un viejo crack
A brief interview with a former player, Sarnari, on why he feels that Argentine soccer is changing
Lecciones de Holandés para Estudiantes
Intercontinental Cup first leg is a draw, which benefits Feyenoord. The magazine looks at lessons to be learned from this match.
El silencioso viaje de los pinchas
Contains an overview of press accounts from Argentina and around the world
¿Terminó el ciclo de Estudiantes de la Plata?
This article captures the transitions taking place in Argentine soccer in 1970
Así caminamos al desastre de 1978
The commentator is worried that Argentina is ill-equipped to host a World Cup when scenes of mayhem and referee intimidation are a constant in the national pastime.
Various articles on Independiente vs. Inter Milan
Overview of the 1964 Intercontinental Cup, which pitted Independiente against Inter Milan and its famous catenaccio tactics under Helenio Herrera: perhaps the most famous manager in the world and who has Argentine roots (and coached in Spain as well)
Una despedida de moda en Vélez Sársfield: silbidos
The trend towards results is producing a quality of play that fans are enjoying less. Atlanta here is coached by Zubeldía
En Avellaneda hubo más agresores y agredidos que buenos jugadores
The use of overly defensive styles and tactical fouls is leading to an erosion of playing the sport in an aesthetically pleasing manner
Mataron a patadas la ilusión de presenciar un buen partido
The use of overly defensive styles and tactical fouls is becoming more commonplace