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Ya fue dicho
Having previously stated the many faults of preparation the magazine allows itself a chance to say 'I told you so'.
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.
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.
El estado, la polla, la gente
The commentary by Llistosella chastises club officials for their financial negligence in paying back their debts, even when the state offers them money through television deals on state-run Channel 7. Previous attempts at raising revenue, like…
"Si soy la piedra del escándolo, me voy"…; "El equipo lo tengo en la cabeza"
Argentine head coach Juan Carlos Lorenzo, attacked by the press as clueless, is accused of not controlling his team. Lorenzo counters these accustaions as reporters ask why certain players were left off team, and why others were included. Lorenzo's…
Como castillo del medievo: conspiración contra el rey; La gloria o devoto…
Players do not respect national team coach Juan Carlos Lorenzo. The press, observing the team at practice, noticed that players responded negatively to the head coach: complaining under their breath, laughing at him behind his back, even other…
Fútbol espectáculo
Great cartoon for "fútbol espectáculo"
El caos del fútbol se gesta en su organización
While some attention is paid to the negligence of club officials and fans in adhering to safety issues 9facilities, aggression against players and referees), the brunt of this article looks at how bad officiating hurts soccer In particular, it is the…
Fé para un equipo
Despite the constant reports of turmoil within the national team, this article is a positive look at how players are responding to coach Juan Lorenzo's training. The team trains, works through exercises, and works on ball skills. Athletes…
Bochorno en Wembley, una ilusión rota y un éxito inglés injusto; Victoria a lo pirro; Sin claudicaciones
Headline: “Scandal in Wembley, a broken dream and the English exit that was unjust” seemed like a matter-of-fact report on the match; however, some detail appears on the dismissal of Argentine captain Umberto Rattín. He approached the referee in…
Definicones; Una nube de incógnitas
The commentary by Grondona suggests that the model for the military coup were the similar approaches in De Gaulle's France, Franco's Spain, and Branco's Brazil. The question is what the new government means by "revolutionary" and what new powers have…
Que se vayan todos ya no aguantamos mas
Building to a head all year, the magazine simply wants a total overhaul of the team. The following week's cover headline read '¡Otro año al tacho de basura!' [note: River is in 3rd place]
Algunos aspectos reglamentarios del fútbol
The game, although it had gained widespread popularity in the country, was still fairly new Hence, this article that clears up some
Y…¿qué quedó de aquél futuro?
D'Amico the new national team coach? AFA hasn't contacted him for months The national team? No plans in sight This article looks at the lack of planning and organization with the national team
El Gráfico y la Selección
By accepting the resignation of Zubeldia's right hand man, the AFA in essence prompted Zubeldia to resign and left the national team without a coach just a few months before the World Cup
Desde aquí en adelante
The idea of a commission to investigate responsibilities and determine actions is welcomes in light of 1958.