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El mundial de 1974 haráse en Alemania
At a FIFA conference in Tokyo, ratified in London, FIFA awards the 1974 World Cup to West Germany when Spain steps aside and agrees to host the 1982 tournament. Meanwhile, Argentina's lone bid to host the 1978 World Cup secures the world's most…
Una delantera notable y una defensa muy floja
Professionalism, quality, temperament, and quality in playing style characterize Real Madrid and expose Argentine soccer for its lower level of quality. Di Stéfano demonstrated why he is considered the best in the world.
Se vió clarito
In the second exhibition match vs. San Lorenzo, Real Madrid showed how poor Argentine squads are in terms of athleticism, conditioning, and efficiency. River Plate has been champion for several years and San Lorenzo is currently one of the best teams…
Eso es cabal sentido
Rain forces Real Madrid to train indoors, but that does not deter their ability to train. The Spanish side are hailed as a model of professionalism.
Pagamos REALidad con nuestra PLATE
The title of the article insinuates that the losers of this anticipated match were fans, who paid "plata" to see good soccer but instead found that Real Madrid put in a very small effort and River Plate players complained and behaved…
Fútbol al tanto por ciento; 13 reales
Both authors concur that the matches did not live up to the hype, just average in quality. Baliari even accused Real Madrid of using a "cerrojo" defensive approach.
Un gol de blanco
Images from the highly anticipated return of Di Stéfano and the powerful Real Madrid
Caballeros del Real...acierto
This article comes at the end of Mundo Deportivo. Perhaps facing financial problems, this article that was supposed to be about Di Stéfano and his arrival in Buenos Aires with Real Madrid, turns into an ad for Remington. But, many references are…
San Lorenzo de Almagro conquista Europa
Conquering Europe is an idea that resonated with Argentines, who often felt ignored by Europeans.
Magnífico fué el comentario que "Ya" publicó en España; El cronista de una agencia noticiosa justifica los comentarios portugueses
After matches against Real Madrid and Sporting Lisboa, positive press reports of San Lorenzo's performances appear in European newspapers.
Nadie ganó así en Bilbao
When clubs played in overseas "friendlies," they were widely seen as representing all of Argentina. Racing played several matches during the summer of 1950 against Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, and Portugal's Benfica. Mention is made of the Spanish…
El público prefiere el fútbol criollo con sus grandes virtudes y sus vicios
Another helpful article on what is "fútbol criollo" and what the "other" entails. (Note: no mention of these matches in Mundo Deportivo)
La noticia que ud. Busca
"Practical" more than "romantic" is the ultimate assessment of how Argentine fútbol has changed according to Lorenzo in an interview with the Spanish magazine Marca.
La revolución comenzó en Brasil, ¡No Inglaterra!
"El más moderno y viríl" began in Brazil in 1964. Rio de la Plata should be renamed "Rio de los Guapos"
Io sono Helenio Herrera al cento por cento' - Conozca al hombre más publicitado del fútbol
Argentine-born Herrera was perhaps the most famous coach in world soccer in the early to mid-1960s. This interview seeks to unmask hthe "philosopher" of fútbol.
Copa "12 de octubre"
An interesting note that links the authoritarian regimes of ARG and Spain (under Franco). The new competition seeks to link the bonds of brotherhood between ARG and SPN.