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Peronismo: Quince años de adversidad
A useful survey of the peronist movement over 15 years.
Fútbol: Los males que no se curan con un geniol
Gaona, in the interview, discusses a wide range of topics affecting AFA and Argentine fútbol in 1970–including the reversal on the lifelong ban of Estudiantes' Poletti.
De lances a renunciantes
Alberto Armando, the symbol of Boca Juniors for the 1960s, resigns as president of the club amid allegations of corruption and decrees from AFA–perhaps tired of constant insubordination.
AFA: Aprestos para la sucesión del mando
Helpful to see how government intervention, now running over four years, has affected AFA.
El martirio de Aramburu: la gran responsabilidad
The climate of violence escalates, leaving Aramburu dead and a martyr for the military's pursuit of social order; however, this murder came a month after Onganía was ousted by other military leaders for failing to stem public violence.
Estudiantes: Prati es la clave
Public sentiment against Estudiantes grows, especially in light of Argentina's failure to qualify for the 1970 World Cup; however, only Boca Juniors seems to possess the team unity and purpose of the team from La Plata.
Lo que el mundo ha de conocer
The recurring violence at fútbol stadiums, according to the author, will reveal Argentina to the outside world…as a nation of disorder, mayhem, and lawlessness (if the world does not already view Argentina this way.)
Crisis, con licencia
The article lays much of the blame in River Plate on club officials, who manage to undo many positive reform efforts by coaches and other staff.
Ciudad deportiva: cálculos y optimismo
Although Boca Juniors publicly defends their project and timetable for completion, the article notes some inconsistencies that raise serious questions about the project.
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…
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Foreign newspapers gave praise to Feyenoord, while some (especially French outlets like L'Equipe) lamented Estudiantes' use of anti-football: trying to play the offise, cynical tackles, playing to not lose, baiting officials, etc. In the words of the…
"Quince minutos difíciles": coincidencia en los holandeses
Dutch players commented that the "lies" about Estudiantes were unfounded, they found the team and Argentina to be hosptable and courteous. Dutch papers followed suit, some arguing that Estudiantes was the same old team but lacking in the overall…
Intentar jugar tuvo su premio
Coupled with Argentina's failure to qualify for the 1970 World Cup, the violent behavior of Estudiantes players at the 1969 Intercontinental Cup left a sour taste in the mouths of Argentineans. This article reflects the collective sigh of relief in…
Lucha discreta: desequilibrio local
Player and fan behavior is all in order as Argentines seemed desperate to disprove the accusations of savagery after last year's match against AC Milan. As such, the report is mostly focused on the match. Nonetheless, the presence of the new military…
La FIFA tratará el caso sudamericano
FIFA will treat the South American case, especially its decision to exclude Argentina from the 1970 World Cup in Mexico
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…