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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.
El asunto podría ser técnico
Do you blame the player who behaves bad? Or do you blame the coaches and soccer directors who keep calling these skilled (but irresonsible) players into the national team?
El control a Pelé fue el primer paso; Ganó el partido una disciplina estricta
Brazilian press: Brazil lost because they could not decipher the tactical setup by Minella. Brazilian journalists seemed to blame an inefficient offense and a weak defense for Brazil’s loss. Brazil played mediocre, while Argentina played solidly as a…
El crack No.1 de Europa: Alfredo Di Stéfano obtiene el titulo por aplastante mayoría
Goles proudly reports that the Argentine Alfredo Di Stéfano is the overwhelming first-choice among European journalists for the player of the year. The resounding success of Di Stéfano is another example for porteño journalists of the innate…
El deporte y la conducta; Vergüenza nacional: Todo lo perdimos incluso el honor
This first commentary was published outside of the sports section of the paper. Here, the author describes the role that sports plays in developing positive aspects of the national character. The "bochonorso" episode between a "local" team…
El equipo inglés de fútbol batió al argentino en Wembley por 2 a 1
Extensive coverage of the match between Argentina and England at Wembley Stadium, a defeat for the South Americans by a score of 2-1.
El fondo de la Copa…
This account avoids a breakdown of the matches, instead focusing on the fans, coaches, players, the violence on the field, etc Incredibly, it takes the brief mention of the projectile that injured Ronnie Simpson, to chastise Celtic for using this…
El football-sport nacional: Los teams ingleses en el Rio de la Plata
Helpful summary of tours by British teams
El fútbol argentino
Provides a positive look at Argentine soccer through the lens of its official governing body: AFA. This brochure was a part of Argentina's effort to host the 1962 World Cup (which eventually went to Chile). Because Perón is portrayed extensively in…
El fútbol argentino visto en México
With a team of amateur players, Argentina wins the Panamerican Games in Mexico and receives praise from the Mexican media
El fútbol criollo sufrió este año; la manía de los estilos importados
Several reasons appear as to why the quality of soccer dimished greatly, according to the magazine, in 1957: the import of players from the interior and overseas who are unaccustomed to how soccer is played in Bs As, the failure to develop strong…
El gobierno no tolerará nuevos excesos; La ley el orden; La odisea de Néstor Combín
President Onganía's released statement on the match is reprinted in full. Estudiantes officials defend the squad while repudiating the actions of a few players. Another article focuses on the need for order in society as a "putrified environment" has…
El hombre y el grupo
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.
El match del siglo
More hype for what is essentially an exhibition match
El peso argentino se sigue devaluando
The article looks at several reasons why the Argentine peso is in free-fall, with no solution in sight.
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)