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Partido de Montevideo casi no se juega
This report mostly focuses on the Celtic reaction to the injury to Ronnie Simpson, not so much on the physical aspects of the match. For their part, Argentine journalists immediately shift to the third game, while Foreign press accounts, such as “A…
Una vergüenza para todos
This is an account of how a Rácing supporter incapacitated Celtic goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson with a projectile (glass bottle)–an embarassment for Argentineans.
"En Buenos Aires, la cosa sería distinta…"
Rácing coach Pizzuti says that the field in Scotland, and physicality of the Celtic players, proved difficult for Rácing, but that circumstances would be much different back in Argentina.
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Pretty straightforward account of the match, with a few commentaries on the incidents that took place (most having to do with hard tackles.) The article describes Celtic players as fast and athletic and well conditioned, while in comparison the…
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.
Identifican a asesinos del estadio
The use of television cameras to identify the culprits of Héctor Souto's death reveals how technology is playing an increasing role in the world of fútbol and the justice system.
Crimen que no debe quedar impune
By displaying photos of family members of the victim, this article served as a very family–focused piece that humanized the death of Héctor Souto. It is full of witnesses and also declarations from Rácing player Roberto Perfumo–a cousin to the…
Si quieren guerra, hay que darla
“Si quieren guerra, hay que darla”–Brutal and unnecessary: the first words of this fascinating commentary. The author bemoans that fútbol has claimed a victim–a young man assassinated at Huracán Stadium by a gang of criminals. A young man who became…
Autopsia
Autopsy reports show that the mob of disoriented fans suffocated Héctor Souto, who died of a heart attack.
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.…
Lo que hicieron en las tribunas
Huracan fans, angry watching a losing match, found no other way to show their displeasure than to begin throwing projectiles which hit a player–laid out on the floor–that led to police intervention. The downpour of projectiles received a response…
Procesamientos por la muerte de Héctor Souto [sic]
Not enough information was provided by the magistrate as the investigation was being conducted behind closed doors. The eight suspects detained were processed for homicide and labeled as co-authors of the crime.
Individualizóse a quienes mataron a Héctor Souto
Film existed of the attack. It showed who attacked him, and who participated even indirectly. The faces of the assassins were captured and they were later identified. Some suspects were merely arrested for interrogation, but it was unknown how many…
Mayor vigilancia habrá en los fields de fútbol
The interventor at AFA (Valentín Suárez) suggests that fútbol clubs and police will work together to ensure greater vigilance at stadiums.
La investigación sobre la muerte de Héctor Souto
Search continues for killers and a wake is held for Hector Souto, which Rácing players and team officials attended. Local businesses shut their doors as a symbolic gesture of mourning. In his neighborhood, classmates were visibly shaken and crying…
Búscase a los autores del mortal episodio en Huracán
Manhunt for those responsible for the death of the young man Souto. Accounts by eyewitnesses demonstrate that an avalanche could not have caused his death and injuries, but rather antagonistic groups' hostility caused his death; the avalanche…