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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.
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.
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.
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.
¡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.
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…
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)
Algo está pasando en el fútbol argentino
Helpful summary of the changes in Argentine soccer of the late 1960s
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
¿Qué elegimos: Racing o el Seleccionado?
Useful article because it examines two different philosophies of soccer: attack at all costs, or defend and win at all costs? The article ignores that both teams emphasized a very tight and physical defense
Comenzó el mundial del 70
Looks at the new youth national team, whose goal is to produce the basis for the 1970 World Cup team
…y el telón se levanata
The team will only succeed because of its defense, whike Lorenzo changed his approach and team spirit is better
Completaron la semana
Zubeldia is hired as new national team coach for the 1966 World Cup, despite a laundry list of conditions
¿Qué le falta al seleccionado?
Of note is the lengthy response by who will be the national team coach in 1966: Lorenzo
Las razones de Minella
Although El Grafico made it abundantly clear that it did not approve of Minella as head coach of the national team, it provides him space to clear up misconceptions and explain his coaching decisions Of note, he talks about implementing a "cerrojo",…