Imre Hirschl: The Hungarian Trailblazer of South American Football | Part Two

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue the extraordinary story of Imre Hirschl, the Hungarian who revolutionised South American football. In this second part, we look into Hirschl's impact on Uruguay's historic 1950 World Cup victory and his innovative tactics at Club Atlético Peñarol and River Plate. Discover how Hirschl's genius and controversial methods shaped football history, transforming teams and leaving a lasting legacy on the footballing world. 00:45 The Tactical Mastermind Behind Uruguay's Success 01:55 Controversial Matches and Referee Decisions 05:20 The Dominance of the Big Five in Argentinian Football 08:37 Hirschl's move to River Plate 11:59 Tactical Evolution and Direct Play 16:55 Hircshl’s Downfall and Match-Fixing Allegations 21:06 Return to Coaching and Success in Uruguay 28:22 Strict Discipline and Unique Methods 29:09 Young Players and Team Dynamics 31:14 Campaign for National Coach 31:59 Political Disputes and Appointments 33:22 World Cup Preparations and Chaos 35:43 Uruguay's Tactical Genius 37:11 The Shocking World Cup Final 43:48 Aftermath and Legacy 44:58 Hirschl's Influence and Final Years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.