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Fútbol y política
Great piece! The commentary reflects the historical use of fútbol for political propaganda, the strained relations between England and Argentina, and the use of fútbol teams in the construction of nationalism.
Wembley: La final antes de tiempo
The English press is front and center in this look at England and Argentina ahead of, and after, their match. Of note is Juan Carlos Lorenzo's view of Helenio Herrera and the muted view of Rattín's expulsion. The end result according to the magazine…
Cómo casi se perdió la zona; Juego brusco
Focusing on the trivial and humorous aspects of the World Cup, Primera Plana examines the English perspective of foreigners visiting the country, local reactions to the Argentines, and even the portrayal of dirty play on stamps issued in England.
Simple y maravilloso
Both Racing and Estudiantes emerged in 1966 as revelatory teams, albeit different in approaches. One attacked with long balls and four forwards, while the other focused on preventing goals and counterattacking through its midfield.
La conspiración del silencio
Lorenzo threatens to tell all to AFA officials who are ready to get rid of him, while players also bite their tongue for the sake of the national team…but promising to speak plainly upon their return to Buenos Aires.
Definicones; Una nube de incógnitas
The commentary by Grondona suggests that the model for the military coup were the similar approaches in De Gaulle's France, Franco's Spain, and Branco's Brazil. The question is what the new government means by "revolutionary" and what new powers have…
Ha llegado un asesor
Another article on the appointment of Valentín Suárez as national team assessor, whose task was to mend relations with players chaffing under head coach Juan Carlos Lorenzo (who seems oblivious to the failures of his team and his tactics.)
¿Quiénes [sí-no] quieren el golpe?
Helpful piece to see how different sectors feel about a coup in 1966
Cover; Hacia otro fracaso; J.C.Lorenzo: El aprendíz de brujo
The cover image suggests that the national team is headed for another "fracaso" (failure) at the World Cup. Lorenzo, in particular, is at the center of the failures of the national team and receives a profile.
La verdad dolorosa
This article supports newspaper accounts of turmoil within the national team and the need to send Valentín Suárez to mediate the situation between players and the head coach Juan Carlos Lorenzo. What makes this piece helpful is that it offers a less…
Lo que vendrá
With an uprising in Tucumán, as well as the weakness of the Illia government, the article looks at the various possible outcomes facing the country.
El desfile de los rengos
This article has several important revelations, such as the different techniques used by doctors to treat injured players, the number of players injured in 1965, and most importantly the emphasis on physical training in the "modern game."
Excerpt from "Las armas secretas de los empresarios"
A revealing quote on how Frondizi populated his economic team with businessmen ("empresarios") and Illia with economists.
Mensaje: una vaga recluta de aliados (with cartoon)
Sensing that the military will repeat the coup of 1962, President Illia provides a speech aimed at restoring confidence in his government. Primera Plana concludes that the speech was notable for what was ommitted, punctuated by a cartoon.
De lo sublime a lo ridículo
AFA's change of national team coaches, from Osvaldo Zubeldía to Juan Carlos Lorenzo, reveals how the inner politics of AFA led to a coaching change months before the World Cup. Zubeldía was awarded nearly exclusive control of the team but AFA (and…
Proceso al terrorismo
More questions than answers to the growing spate of bombings in Argentina.