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More Like an England Football Team: Argentina Outplayed Fore and Aft
Post-match report of the group-stage match of the 1962 World Cup between Argentina and England, which the latter won by a score of 3-1.
Argentina enfrentará hoy a Inglaterra
The article actually previews all the matches of the group stage, with specific attention to the England vs. Argentina game. It laments the violence on the field, particularly the Italy vs. West Germany game, which has led to a string of injuries…
Ya fue dicho
Having previously stated the many faults of preparation the magazine allows itself a chance to say 'I told you so'.
Despertemos
Juxtaposing European efficiency and brute strength with Argentine ineptitude and lack of preparation, Bessio offers a damning assessment of Argentine soccer.
Nos hemos detenido y los otros avanzan
Argentina's soccer has stagnated while the world improves
La Copa sucia
England's triumph in 1966 was corrupt, influenced by FIFA chair Stanley Rouss, and affected an Argentina that should have contended for the trophy.
Un acto de delincuencia…como estaba previsto
More than sports magazines, River does not hold back its criticism of England. It juxtaposes Argentine 'animals' with English 'thieves'.
Argentina ya no es un milagro
By defeating Spain and (favorite) West Germany, Argentina's succes is depoicted a evidence of its quality (not a miracle) and its march towards the final.
Una muy dura lección que debería ser aprovechada
Lack of seriousness, training, and discipline marred the performance of Argentina in comparison to European (and even Brazilian) players
No es cuestión de hombres & Velocidad: corriente moderna
After losing to Germany 3-1, Argentina beat Northern Ireland 3-1 and then lost to Czechoslovakia 6-1 Author blames the lack of professional seriousness by Argentine players in comparison to Europeans Argentine players enjoy soccer, but do not live…
Viendo jugar a los checos
Author look at the conditioning of European players and the parity that currently exists in world soccer He concludes that if Argentina is to maintain a supposed preeminence in world soccer, it needs to add European discipline, training, and…
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After an analysis of who performed best on the international stage, this news brief concludes that West Germany-champion of the 1954 World Cup-is the best soccer nation in the world
Cover image; Estamos frente a un problema: Hay que actuar con serenidad; Silbidos hóstiles recibieron en Ezeiza a los jugadores, que arribaron con honrada tristeza
Sensing that fans are angry, and ready to confront players upon their return, Goles suggests that a measured, serious, response is the best course of action to take after fans welcomed the national team with a hostile reception at Ezeiza airport.
Cover image; La goleada checa establece la realidad de un fracaso que nos obligará a seria meditación
Like other sports publications, Goles raises questions about the state of Argentine fútbol and reminds readers that warning signs appeared over the previous year. A call for serious reform also begins to surface.
Cover image; Various articles
The titles of the various articles in Goles indicate that a dose of reality (and pessimism) shook the Argentine sports media: "crude reality," a "happy start," "Germany knew how to make its efficiency prevail," and "there were many failures." Of note…
Cover image; Si jugamos 'nuestro' fútbol, el problema será para los otros
The title says it all: "If we play 'our' soccer, the problem will be for everyone else"