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Di Stéfano parece llegar a su ocaso, pero se mantiene encendido el fulgón de sus hazañas
Goles often focused on the exploits of Argentine players in Spain and Italy, including player profiles like this piece, or through coverage of the Italian Serie A and Spain's La Liga.
Checoeslovaquia buscará con nuevos planes rehabilitar el concepto que tuvo su fútbol
An interesting article because it reveals a cautionary assessment of Czechoslovakia (which defeated Argentina 6-1 at the World Cup), yet maintains an overly optimistic tone about Argentina's chances.
A pesar de todo sigue al tope el prestigio de nuestro fútbol
Despite the pessimism (or doubts) back home, Fioravanti explains that Europeans list Argentina as a favorite to win the World Cup
FIFA Must Guide World Club Cup: Rous Call for Inquiry; Victory Without Honour for the Argentines
The first article offers an interview between journalist Geoffrey Greene and Stanley Rous, then FIFA President. It discusses the state of the Intercontinental Cup and solutions moving forward to ensure greater sportsmanship and wider participation by…
¿Pierde su cetro el fútbol inglés?
Ideas about the quality of soccer by the "other", the English, in 1947 still echo old concepts of discipline and mechanized play. The question, however, is whether English football is on the decline.
Más que derrota duele la humillación
Only helpful in establishing a pattern for the failure to qualify for 1970
Various articles on the matches between Argentina and England
Titles of articles include: "En todo terreno se evidenció el alma de nuestros muchachos," "Valentía y típico estilo criollo triunfaron en el primer cotejo." The matches in Buenos Aires were highly publicized. Perón attended the first match and…
Esta vez Europa dijo 'No'
Helpful article in seeing how Argentina is slowly re-engaging with global soccer and the changes needed for betterment (more competition, better preparation, more structure for 'criollo' players)
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.
Argentina llevó alma y aptitud al viejo mundo
The solid performance of the national team reflects a greater idea of national pride, which the Peron government uses to its own populist advantage
En la hora cero; La noche triste del fútbol
The magazine highlights how even Italian journalists familar with Argentine soccer do not feel that Estudiantes represented Argentina as a whole.
Various articles on San Lorenzo's matches in Spain
These articles cover various matches by San Lorenzo in Spain and the reaction by the Spanish press, players, and fans.
Estudiantes, el merecedor
The author believes that Estudiantes-known for overly physical play and whining to officials-does deserve "preferential treatment": as the exception to a sport played by teams that respect the rules. A very helpful article in listing matches and…
Pese a la derrota, la confrontación de los dos estilos fue beneficiosa
Another helpful article on playing styles as perceived by Argentines. Worth noting that Alf Ramsey played left back
Estilos y técnica distintas en pugna
D'Amico tries to explain why different playing styles developed.