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Lo dijo un viejo crack
A brief interview with a former player, Sarnari, on why he feels that Argentine soccer is changing
Lo que va de Menéndez a Menotti
The conclusion is that Menotti sticks to an approach and philosphy of fútbol of yesteryear, and thus finds himself lost in a sea change of modern tactics and overly defensive styles
Lorenzo confía en destruir el pesimismo antes de ir a Chile
New national team coach Lorenzo is confident in his training and tactics designed to produce an Argentine squad that can match the physicality of European opponents at the 1962 World Cup
Los colegas ingleses y los 'salvajes de las pampas'…
Article is useful for taking into account a foreign lens
Los críticos de la tribuna o del miriñaque a la minifalda
Comments from fans, often critical, are juxtaposed to a more ignorant time when fans enjoyed the spectacle of sport. But…the new generation does provide the author with something he likes: mini skirts.
Los equipos británicos en la Argentina
Very helpful to see the history between British football and Argentine fútbol. Even though the matches involved clubs teams from both countries, these matches were nonetheless "national" in tone.
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.
Los ingleses más que la técnica del juego cuidan el meor estado atlético
A look into how the English produce world class football, helpful for seeing a foreign lens.
Los referees argentinos solicitarían la intervención del General Perón
Referees threaten to go on strike and hope that Perón could intervene in their dispute with AFA.
Los referees ingleses regresarán a su patria a fines de la temporada
The English referees cite excessive fandom, filled with hateful insults, as the main reason why they are returning to England. They could not understand how well-dressed men in the more affordable seats, could hurl such insults. The magazine lauds…
Los sucesos ocurridos el sábado imponen la obligación de proceder con mano firme
This 1950 article does a good job of showing how journalists continuously lamented the current state of affairs and looked at the past nostalgically...but the past was frought with violence as well.
Mataron a patadas la ilusión de presenciar un buen partido
The use of overly defensive styles and tactical fouls is becoming more commonplace
Merced al decidido apoyo del Gral. Perón concurrió a los Juegos Olímpicos un equipo digno de la Argentina
The article lauds the 15th (out of 40) place in the overall medal count and how these athletes honored the support of the President. A sidebar mentions "National Physical Education Day".
Mister Meade es un notable prestidigitador: transformó un penal en humilde corner pero no supo evitar el "mal de ojo" de un hincha; Aún quedan irresonsables
One article tries to summarize why a fan struck the referee with an orange in the left eye, while the other article blasts fans who should be exiled to uncivilized places of the world.
Mr. Hartles no descubrió América pero pisó tierra firme en un comentario
The commentary of an English referee helps illuminate what is an Argentinean style of play and its opposite, the English
Ni tanto, ni tan poco
The overall consensus is that Celtic was not a team to be feared and that Racing can defeat them at home. Also of note is the focus on what Europeans are saying about Racing (as well as the impact of these matches being televised).