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English players pose for photographers reading an Argentine newspaper that reads: 'Welcome Maestros'
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English team arrives at Ezeiza
Del match Argentina v. Inglaterra 14-5-53
Peron is flanked by the head of the British Football Association and AFA President Valentin Suarez
Hay que salir de la monótona'
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…
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In light of recent international matches the writers of Mundo Deportivo share their thoughts on how Argentina measures up to international competititon.
Perón: Presidente del fútbol argentino
Not only is Perón the nation's first sportsman, he is also the nation's ultimate soccer fan. The AFA's designation of Peron as "honorary President" is the impetus for this page.
La victoria de Dublin, refirmó los méritos del fútbol argentino
Unlike the England game, this victory reaffirmed the high quality of Argentine fútbol through victory.
Estilos y técnica distintas en pugna
D'Amico tries to explain why different playing styles developed.
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
El añejo y clásico estilo inglés impuso en el estadio de Wembley
The commentary does not state that the English style is better than criollo fútbol, simply that England won at home using its crusty old style.
Desquite argentino en Dublin
Instead of alluding to the "game of the century" (see 5/8/1951), the front cover is about Argentina's win over Ireland
Wembley: escenario del match del siglo
Image of Wembley stadium
¿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.
La Copa sucia
England's triumph in 1966 was corrupt, influenced by FIFA chair Stanley Rouss, and affected an Argentina that should have contended for the trophy.
Un acto de delincuencia…como estaba previsto
More than sports magazines, River does not hold back its criticism of England. It juxtaposes Argentine 'animals' with English 'thieves'.
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.