Comments | of_doom: In Argentina it was seen as ugly but necessary.

of_doom

In Argentina it was seen as ugly but necessary.

Jul 30, 2008 23:21

WAAAAAY TOO MANY WORDS.

( Part 3: 1955-1974, Argentina back on the international stage, football in post-Perón Argentina, the 1966 World Cup, and Estudiantes as they hit both the pinnacles and pitfalls of anti-fútbol. )

argentina, the ball is round

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applegnat July 31 2008, 20:29:40 UTC

Oh my god. The entire bit about Estudiantes is horrifying and fascinating. I read about their Intercontinental tie against Milan a while ago, and didn't think much of it then - actually I think I cackled a little at the grievous injustice omg - but this is such a completely different perspective.

Ulp, Em, ulp.

of_doom August 1 2008, 05:42:03 UTC

The brilliant thing is that Estudiantes continue to be horrifying and fascinating pretty much to this day. :D But yeah, this book is worth buying for the imaginary game recaps alone. Glad you're still reading, despite all the, you know, WORDS.