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Lo que vale es el "relleno"
The conclusion of this article is that predisposition and mentality affect a style of play more than the system It uses Racing and resurgent Estudiantes, as well as the national team, as examples of what creates offense, defense, success, and failure
Algo está pasando en el fútbol argentino
Helpful summary of the changes in Argentine soccer of the late 1960s
Un grito olvidado: ¡Argentina, Argentina!
1970 is a year where a turn occurs in Argentinean soccer (that can actually be attributed to Boca '69 or even racing '67)
La nota ingrata
In a final between Brazil and the host nation Argentina, fans invade the field. Police respond with excessive force. Félix Frascara laments these "cosas del fútbol" that have nothing to do with soccer. Players began the ruckus with kicks to each…
¡Campeones!
The commentary and observations of River coach Minella were spot-on. Angel Labruna was the star of the tournament. Just two examples of how River covered the national team in the Copa Sudamericana.
Gritos 'santificados'; Libro de Quejas
Using Nestor Rossi's outspoken and loud demeanor on the field, River wonders why his vociferousness is appreciated with the national team as a sign of pride but chastised with River Plate as a sign of disrespect.
Enzo Ardigo rompe el fuego
Although the majority of the article provides space for a critic of the national team to air his views, the idea that the national team will win the 1958 World Cup is portrayed as an almost-inevitability.
El Presidente de la A.F.A. puso las cosas en su lugar
Argentina will not call players to the national team who play abroad. This articles is helpful for ideas of national identity, the ´pull´of clubs, and the sense of overconfidence in World Cup preparation.
Nos contaron de allá…
The solution to the national team's woes is of course found at River. But the article looks at the players' perspectives and their problems with Lorenzo's eccentric behavior.
Un problema llamado selección
In this collection of interviews notable players and coaches provide their opinions as to why the national team is in a terrible state and may not qualify for Mexico 1970
Se jugará nuestro fútbol
The hiring of Adolfo Perdenera as national coach and a match against lowly Bolivia 'assure' Argentina of qualifying for Mexico 1970 and bringing order to Argentine soccer.
El fútbol argentino no debe continuar en decadencia; Llegó la hora de olvidar el miedo
The article favors a more positive, attacking-style of soccer that makes best use of Argentine talent and less dependent on tactics and physicality to earn results. Chacarita, Huracan, and Racing are recent example of this successful approach. Above…
¿Dejarán morir al fútbol?
This article is a continuation of an article from 7-22, stating that Argentine soccer lost its way and needs to return to the traits that made it successful.
¿A qué estamos jugando?
Insightful piece on how the violent style of play is perhaps not what fans want and that teams like DiStefano's Boca can play attractive soccer and win.
Pizzuti, mano firme para la selección
A noticeable shift in direction of the national team occurs following the events of 1969 (World Cup failure and Estudiantes). Pizzuti, former coach of Racing, embodies an attacking style of soccer that makjes use of the long ball, or as it is known…