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[Editorial]
"An embarassment for them and us" is what El Grafico believes sums up the performance of Estudiantes in defeating Racing
Estudiantes y el "anti-futbol"
What is "anti-futbol"? Fontanarrosa questions how the term is used and if it applies to Estudiantes
Seamos justos
El Grafico insinuates that AFA and other soccer officials have turned their back on Estudiantes because their style of play is responsible for the failure of the national team to qualify for the World Cup
Temas de hoy
After losing 3-0 to AC Milan in the first leg of the Copa Intercontinental El Grafico admits that playing physical is different than playing ugly Estudiantes crossed that line as it played against a better team in Milan
Forcejeo "antifutbolístico"
Labeling it a match of forced "anti-futbol", Panzeri is critical of the soccer he is starting to witness in Argentina
En el imperio de la limpieza
Fascinating article because it alludes to a level of violence that was common pre-1956 and the seems is on the way out (which it is not)
Milan: "fútbol a la italiana"
Accusing AC Milan of playing 'anti-futbol' El Grafico surmises that Estudiantes will have no problem with this team (ironic since Estudiantes plays very similar)
El equipo uruguayo empañó su propio triunfo
Uruguay played a dirty and physical game, according to Mundo Deportivo, which explains why Argentina lost the final match.
Crimen internacional
Good commentary on soccer and national identity. It contrasts criollo attributes of 'gambeta' with sharp elbows and dirty plays.
¿Adónde piensan llegar? Guerra por fútbol
Writers become increasingly worried about the violence exhibited by players.
Sobraron malas intenciones
Critical piece on the soccer exhibited by Estudiantes and Atlanta
Estudiantes a ganarlo
anti-futbol: the basic summary of Estudiantes' victory over Racing
Basile con la bandera, Pachamé con su dignidad
Author makes note that "ugliness" and violence should be accepted by now when these two teams play
La página más negra del fútbol argentino
The behavior of Estudiantes is central to this story and the penalties levied by the AFA and the government
Osvaldo Zubeldía contra la pared
The coach absolves himself of any of the violence in the match but tries to defend his players while not excusing the worst behavior
Se comenta y se sugiere
Two main problems are addressed: the shift from "playing to win" to "playing not to lose" and the advent of overly defensive schemes aimed at preventing highly skiiled players from scoring