Perón is characterized as "un deportista integral y maestro de la juventud en el cultivo del músculo y la fortaleza de la moral". The article goes on to credit Perón as a "pioneer", who was the captain of the basketball team at the military academy…
Citing Perón's commitment to social justice, the article lauds sports and labor as the foundation of society and the government's emphasis means that it will focus its energies on making both available to all citizens. The article mentions the…
"Correcting the deficiencies of the masters of this sport", Argentina defeats the USA and becomes world champions. "Técnica, entusiasmo, método, educación colectiva, corazón" are all emblematic of criollo basketball.
Carlos Aloé uses his magazine as a way to congratulate the basketball team and celebrate the greatness of the New Argentina. A large portion of the second half of the magazine is dedicated to this victory.
As part of a regular column entitled "Reflexiones de un 'santo'", Kike asks fans to behave rationally when the team loses. A growing trend is emerging of fans threatening or verbally abusing players if they do not perform well, which Kike believes…
The magazine believes that Argentines are demonstrating their class on a global scale and finds Mr. Hatless' buffonery while officiating to be a lack of respect and professionalism. In this regard, the author juxtaposes Argentine and British culture,…
Ana María Schultz, a member of San Lorenzo, is becoming a world-class athlete in swimming--moving from being a local sensation to a national representative.
Coverage of the President's visit to San Lorenzo, but not to watch the club team. Instead, he witnesses a match between two youth teams from Argentina and Perú.
This article shows that club officials controlled much of what was printed at El Ciclón, as it covers the arrival of the AFA President as an important moment for the club. Other fan magazines devoted less attention to soccer politics.
The Argentines who conquered Europe and returned home as "conquerors" or "heroes" is a seductive image that in many ways is reminiscent of Eva Perón's tour of Europe. It meant that Argentines showed Europeans that they possessed as much, if not more,…