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A partir del día de ayer quedó suspendida con carácter transitorio la práctica del fútbol profesional
Sensing that AFA officials and club directors were acting slow to address their concerns, players go on strike at the midway point of the 1948 season. From their vatnage point, AFA officials felt that players were being obstinate, which is why they…
Acto de barbarie en una cancha de fútbol
The first article, “¡Basta!”, suggests that what happened yesterday has no explanation. The author states that it’s unbelievable that a group that lives with us are maladjusted and capable of taking their ferocity to extreme levels...to crime even.…
Adversario difícil
La Nación praises Argentina’s performance against England in the last match of the tournament, but cautions that an “effective” style of play is no substitute for an “offensive” performance. Also, the paper characterizes the English performance as…
Advertisement for Con los Mismos Colores
"Con los mismos colores" premiered at Suipacha and starred Nelly Daren and three of Argentina's best players: Mario Boyé, Alfredo Di Stéfano, and Norberto Méndez (directed by Carlos Torres Rios)
Advertisement for Pelota de Trapo
News article and advertisement for the release of "Pelota de trapo" (written by Borocotó and Jerry Gómez, and starring Armando Bó (produced by S.I.F.A). The film premiered at the Metropolitan
Ahora es San Pablo; Ecos del triunfo argentino
After Brazil's triumph over England, the Argentine press looks ahead to the classic rivalry with Brazil in Sao Paolo. In the preceding article, La Nación print accounts from the foreign press. Brazilian newspapers refer to the score as justified, but…
Al marcar San Lorenzo un gol decisivo grave tumulto en Rosario; Como se produjeron los sucesos
Local fans ('adictos') in Rosario storm the south end of the field and tear down wire fences to attack the match referee for what they deemed as suspicious calls in favor of San Lorenzo. Police threatened to use tear gas, which only increased the ire…
Alemania, sede en 1974
Argentina is the sole candidate for the 1978 World Cup and due to the selection of Mexico as the host of the 1970 tournament, the South American country will be unopposed. A follow-up article shares the concern of FIFA chief Sir Stanley Rous that a…
Aloé prestó declaración otra vez y fue detenido Cereijo
The prosecution of Peronist officials is well under way with Carlos Aloé and Ramón Cereijo under investigation. The article never mentions "Perón" or "Peronism" by name. Among the noteworthy items is that thousands of people stood outside the…
Altas autoridades y numerosos parientes de las víctimas visitaron los distintos hospitales
Press coverage here is focused much more on the victims than officials, although it lists some response from River Plate about stadium security
Anglo-Argentine Trade Returns
Despite the "impasse" of trade negotiations between Argentina and the U.K. over beef, the Buenos Aires Herald notes that trade figures suggest that the political rhetoric did not match up with the realities of good crossing the Atlantic (50% increase…
Apresóse a 4 autores materiales y búscase aún a otros culpables
Although some of the perpetrators are minors, and therefore the judges cannot release information, the newspaper was able to determine that four people had been detained in the death of Héctor Souto.
Apuntes al margen
Describing the incidents as "an unprecedented scandal" ("un escándolo como no se recuerda otro en una cancha de Rosario"), the writer explains how no rational exists to justify what took place in Rosario, specifically the number of women and children…
Apuntes del tercer tiempo
Several clubs, including Independiente, pay respect to the victims of the stadium disaster in Peru.
Argentina 2, España 1: Es el primer gran paso; Cuando los hombres lloran
Positive coverage of Argentina's victory over Spain ends weeks of negative press about the team's inner turmoil. In a follow up article, Clarín explains why grown men cry. In this case, Argentine players cried out of sheer joy (players) and relief…
Argentina batió a Inglaterra en fútbol por 3 a 1
Effusive praise for the Argentine national team and its convincing win over England at River Plate stadium.