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Hacer un e-q-u-i-p-o
El Grafico provides an opinion about what Argentina's chances in the 1966 World Cup are and what the coaching staff should think about in its preparation [similar article the following week 1/25/1966 pages 34-37, as well as 2/15/1966 pages 34-37]
Así lo vió Zubeldía
A brief interview with Zubeldia after his first match in charge of Los Albicelestes
Otro espíritu...
In the game against Russia, although marred by some physical play, Zubeldia's national team shows an ability to finish games strong--lacking under Minella
Completaron la semana
Zubeldia is hired as new national team coach for the 1966 World Cup, despite a laundry list of conditions
Estudiantes lo espera
This interview is helpful because Zubeldia addresses topics such as his reputation and tactics (including praise for Helenio Herrera) The beginning of a successful and controversial era in Argentine soccer
Zubeldía, Atlanta y los periodistas
Brief interview with Osvaldo Zubeldía, another of the so-called "modernists" who promote anti-football Yet, Zubeldia does not see himself in this same light and actually accuses players who do play a rigid style, fixed to one position, as disobeying…
Duelo de teóricos
Recap of Argentinos Juniors-San Lorenzo match, which featured two coaches (Lorenzo and Aldabe) who mirror the philosophy of Zubeldia: find rising players because they are easier to mold These coaches use players as specific pieces of a puzzle, and…
Argentina 0 México 1 (pero en contra)
In his second match at the head of the national team, El Grafico's writers conclude that they have lost faith in Lorenzo and his highly systematic and physical approach to coaching El Grafico does not mince words, labeling Lorenzo's approach as one…
Ahora si podemos asegurar que tenemos el mejor fútbol
Worth noting the change in language and tone in this report of Estudiantes' victory
Los colegas ingleses y los 'salvajes de las pampas'…
Article is useful for taking into account a foreign lens
Fue un fiasco como expresión de fútbol
A more analytical account of the Intercontinental Cup
La selección nacional ¿Maschio v. Estudiantes, Estudiantes v. Maschio?
Interesting article to see how AFA and national team coaches do not embrace or accept Estudiantes, despite its success
¿Terminó el ciclo de Estudiantes de la Plata?
This article captures the transitions taking place in Argentine soccer in 1970
Estudiantes: Prati es la clave
Public sentiment against Estudiantes grows, especially in light of Argentina's failure to qualify for the 1970 World Cup; however, only Boca Juniors seems to possess the team unity and purpose of the team from La Plata.
La carga de los valores taponados
Perhaps helpful in understanding the coach's mindset before the ugly, physical matches that led to several Estudiantes players facing criminal charges and bans from AFA.