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Recap of the 1952 season through the eyes of Mundo Deportivo

Brief overview of River Plate's 1952 championship season

This article summarizes the close Primera B season

By focusing on athleticism and training, no criticism is leveld at the style of polay of the Argentine player. 'Simply work harder' is the common lesson learned from 1958.

The idea of a commission to investigate responsibilities and determine actions is welcomes in light of 1958.

Using 5 points, Besio lists the ills of Argentine soccer and addresses foreign perceptions of the Argentine team and its players.

Having previously stated the many faults of preparation the magazine allows itself a chance to say 'I told you so'.

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.

players arrived with chants of '¡que se vayan!' and coins thrown at them by irate fans at the airport.

The quality of the AFA and the national team is clearly called into question. Yet, the quality of 'futbol argentino' is not looked at with the same lens.

Juxtaposing European efficiency and brute strength with Argentine ineptitude and lack of preparation, Bessio offers a damning assessment of Argentine soccer.

Citing the successful models in Europe these two officials look at needed reforms for the upcoming season in Argentine soccer as a good step towards dealing with loss of revenue. One change was to ensure than no more than one 'clásico' is held on a…

Argentina's soccer has stagnated while the world improves

Claiming that Argentina soccer, without a doubt, is the best in the world seems natural for sports writers attuned to regional rivalries with Brazil and Uruguay.

More effusive praise for Argentina's national team
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