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Un revolucionario plan de reestructuración se adjudica al interventor en la asociación
This is the beginning of what will become a new format for 1967
Cover image of Rattín
In this image he is described as a "caudillo"
Fue una batalla de genuino fútbol ofensivo
Racing, which played a much more offensive style in 1966 than its opponents, found a team in Boca Juniors who was also willing to abandon the cerrojo
Adiós a los engreídos
Pizutti showed that another playing style, and model for a coach, exists to counter Herrera's bombastic persona and coaching style.
Racing abre nuevos rumbos para el fútbol argentino
The paper seems exhausted by the overly defensive style of teams, and low scores, that it celebrates Racing's explosive offense as a new way forward for Argentine soccer
Various articles
Issues of modernity, tradition, organization, change, and identity are all found in these 3 articles
Fé para un equipo
Despite the constant reports of turmoil within the national team, this article is a positive look at how players are responding to coach Juan Lorenzo's training. The team trains, works through exercises, and works on ball skills. Athletes…
El mundial de 1974 haráse en Alemania
At a FIFA conference in Tokyo, ratified in London, FIFA awards the 1974 World Cup to West Germany when Spain steps aside and agrees to host the 1982 tournament. Meanwhile, Argentina's lone bid to host the 1978 World Cup secures the world's most…
Bochorno en Wembley, una ilusión rota y un éxito inglés injusto; Victoria a lo pirro; Sin claudicaciones
Headline: “Scandal in Wembley, a broken dream and the English exit that was unjust” seemed like a matter-of-fact report on the match; however, some detail appears on the dismissal of Argentine captain Umberto Rattín. He approached the referee in…
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Paper publishes comments from key players and team officials in the wake of Rattín's controversial expulsion. Of note is the first appearance of Alf Ramsey's "animal" comment.
La FIFA aplicó sanciones al fútbol argentino; Sombría perspectiva; Estupor sin disipar; Lorenzo: severas críticas al árbitro
FIFA sanctions and fines Argentine football, suspending Rattin four games and another three games for Ferreiro & Onega—mostly for trying to attack the referee after the match. FIFA officials propose blocking Argentina's participation in Mexico. Also…
Various articles
South American countries appeal FIFA decision, while the Ramsey "animals" comment receives more attention and a sense of indignation.
Con un aire europeo; …un gran recibimiento. Hoy decidirán si se suspende la fecha del domingo, para hacer un match en River en homenaje de los futbolistas.
According to the newspaper, many more fouls took place in the West Germany-Russia game, almost one per minute. The point is that other teams are more violent than Argentina. Meanwhile, plans are taking place to honor the national team upon its…
Llegará hoy el team de fútbol de la Argentina
Article highlights the massive crowds expected to receive the national team and its reception at the presidential house of Juan Carlos Onganía. Also a critical sidebar on FIFA.
Micromundial; Otras críticas en diarios uruguayos
Foreign reactions were commonly reprinted in Argentine newspapers. Here, a Swiss paper describes Argentinian players as the best in the world but, if they had only a minimum of discipline and dignity, they would be champions of the world. Instead,…
Una multitud recibió al seleccionado
Big reception by people at the airport. The article characterizes Montevideo and Buenos Aires as united in spirit upon receiving their players as heroes. The mass reception for the national team warranted extensive coverage, but the attention paid to…