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Fútbol y política
Great piece! The commentary reflects the historical use of fútbol for political propaganda, the strained relations between England and Argentina, and the use of fútbol teams in the construction of nationalism.
La Copa sucia
England's triumph in 1966 was corrupt, influenced by FIFA chair Stanley Rouss, and affected an Argentina that should have contended for the trophy.
La nota ingrata
In a final between Brazil and the host nation Argentina, fans invade the field. Police respond with excessive force. Félix Frascara laments these "cosas del fútbol" that have nothing to do with soccer. Players began the ruckus with kicks to each…
Lineups for matches against British teams
In three matches between 1904 (the first visit to ARG by a British team) and 1923, we can see how the surnames became more Latin and less English.
Lineups for teams that represented Argentina against Uruguay
In matches between ARG and URU, surnames changed quicky in a condensed timeframe of 1911 and 1916. 1912 is when the shift occurs after Alumni dissolves.
Macramé rioplatense vs. Catenaccio italiano
El Grafico contrasts the platense "macramé" with the Italian "catenaccio" by examining how two star players in Italy, one from Uruguay and the other from Argentina, try to showcase their stylistic play but are met with defensive-minded tactics aimed…
Nuestros teams: Argentinos
Early photograph of the 1917 Argentine national team
Remite anteproyecto para la creación de la dirección general del deporte infantil dependiente de la fundación Eva Perón-Part 1
Multiple documents that outline the focus of the youth sports tournaments for the Peronist state.
Remite anteproyecto para la creación de la dirección general del deporte infantil dependiente de la fundación Eva Perón-Part 2
Multiple documents that outline the focus of the youth sports tournaments for the Peronist state.
Remite anteproyecto para la creación de la dirección general del deporte infantil dependiente de la fundación Eva Perón-Part 3
Multiple documents that outline the focus of the youth sports tournaments for the Peronist state.