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¿Terminó el ciclo de Estudiantes de la Plata?
This article captures the transitions taking place in Argentine soccer in 1970
...y todo pasó en un partido de fútbol
A fan threw a knife at a referee in La Paternal, most likely a Boca Juniors fan. Police are called in and launch gas canisters, creating mayhem. Some fans storm the field to escape the gas, and a few throw projectiles at the stands and at police…
"El fútbol moderno aún puede seguir jugando con punteros antiguos"; Temas del momento: Los técnicos y los cracks en la "hora de la verdad"
Both of these articles wrestle with which style or approach is a better fit for Argentine players: the traditional/"antiguo" or modern tactics?
"Hablar de fútbol, pero bien"
The problem for the Escuela Técnica de la Federación Francesa de Fútbol is that tactics is conflated with other elements, and are usually seen as in opposition to the natural talent of a player. He does not see it this way. Another example of how…
[cover image] "El colmo de la desvergüenza: 'en Suecia fue todo normal' "
Cartoon pokes fun at the histerical reactions after Sweden 1958 and how critics ignore the root causes.
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Various articles cover the "fall-out" of Argentina's poor performance at the World Cup.
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Various articles cover the "fall-out" of Argentina's poor performance at the World Cup.
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Various articles cover the controversial decisions that led to Argentina's exit at the 1966 World Cup. Articles are especially helpful because the exit was at the hands of England: the "teacher" of the sport and a colonial presence in Argentina. The…
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Various articles continue to cover the controversial decisions that led to Argentina's exit at the 1966 World Cup. Articles are especially helpful because the exit was at the hands of England: the "teacher" of the sport and a colonial presence in…
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The cover image and title allude to a corrupt collusion that would ensure host England's victory at the 1966 World Cup, even at the expense of Argentina.
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The cover image and title allude to a corrupt collusion that would ensure host England's victory at the 1966 World Cup, even at the expense of Argentina.
A Boca no le hace Mella el "sistema" de Helenio H.
Useful article to contrast playing styles and how Argentines saw themselves as different to Europeans (even if violent play was escalating)
A tiros terminó un partido oficial jugado en Bahía Blanca
Fan takes out revolver and shoots at a soccer match in the province of Bahía Blanca
Acaparán el interés público los juegos deportivos panamericanos; Fue magnífica la ceremonia inaugural
Various articles report on the opening ceremonies and days to the 1951 Pan-American Games, with a focus squarely on the sporting aspect of the event.
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The ad notes that before Perón raw materials were exported overseas and produced into finished products like cooking oil. Now, Argentina keeps its own raw materials and exports the finished product due to investments in national industry.
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Helpful in seeing the language used in state propaganda that was published in popular, low-brow, magazines.