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¿Qué es el fútbol espectáculo?
Useful historical overview of criollo soccer and 'catenaccio' in Argentina
En cada fecha de este año vamos a asistir a la refirmación del cambio radical de nuestro fútbol
Although a growing acceptance of the "win at all costs" approach exists in 1967, this article shows how journalists still yearn for a more high scoring game.
"Hablar de fútbol, pero bien"
The problem for the Escuela Técnica de la Federación Francesa de Fútbol is that tactics is conflated with other elements, and are usually seen as in opposition to the natural talent of a player. He does not see it this way. Another example of how…
El domingo futbolero
Jornalist El Bachiller wrote a weekly column, of which he dedicated a bit this week to the problems in Liniers. He appeals to civility and rememberance near Mother's Day for the woman who lost a son.
Semana trágica. -Ni policía ni leña. -El hinchón de hoy. -La vuelta del paraguayo
El Bachiller believes that the excessive violence at stadiums is a shared responsibility to refrain from accusing referees of corruption or promoting the use of force to calm things down. He attributes this old violence to a national character that…
Las tácticas a través de la historia del fútbol; Habla Juan José Pizutti
The first article looks at the evolution of soccer through playing styles and tactical formations. The second article highlights the Racing team of 1966 that scored many goals in large part becasue the head coach gave players liberty to develop their…
La intimidad de Don H.H.
Looking towards the Independiente-Inter Milan matchup (the 2nd straight year for the Intercontinental Cup), the article tries to examine Helenio Herrera and interviews him.
Sívori el Napoleón del fútbol
Great interview with Sívori, who remember a lesson Néstor Rossi taught him at the 1957 Copa Sudamericana. Useful article to see how Argentines followed the successes of players plying their trade in Europe.
Boca Juniors Campeón
A tango from 1965 about Boca Juniors
Si ese es el "cerrojo", mejor está la puerta con tranca; Para no creer, el cerrojo y los boches en match entre señoritas
Not a positive review of the "cerrojo" style
Cover image of Rattín
In this image he is described as a "caudillo"
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.
¿Terminó el ciclo de Estudiantes de la Plata?
This article captures the transitions taking place in Argentine soccer in 1970
El silencioso viaje de los pinchas
Contains an overview of press accounts from Argentina and around the world
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.