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Peronist literature often viewed the past through an ultra-nationalist lens. Here, this article labels the Argentine players leaving for England as the "spiritual children" of Watson.

With the national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup, and the only notable performance from Huracán's own player Rendo, the article delivers a harsh critique of the modern style of play based on strength. Instead, it states that quality,…

A fascinating article on several accounts: who is to blame for the ills of Argentine fútbol (AFA for postponing and suddenly scheduling league matches--leaving clubs in precarious positions--and clubs for starting stadium repairs days before matches…

With 8 players on the national team from Estudiantes, the efficiency of this club is valued by coach Cesarini

This article calls for fans to stop their violent aggression towards players and representatives of the national team after each loss by Argentina. The reference point was a match played in 1916 when Argentina lost to Uruguay and some fans attacked…

Early photograph of the 1917 Argentine national team

Early photograph of the national team of Chile at the 1917 South American Championships

Legendary player Enrique Omar Sívori returned to Argentina from Italy to lead his national team to the 1974 World Cup. But a dispute emerged that led Sívori to submit his resignation.

This article's nostalgic look at the amateur era of fútbol in Argentina is also a rebuke of the current state of professional fútbol and the level of violence at stadiums.

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.