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The age of "fútbol espectáculo" begins in earnest as Boca Juniors claims that the club will sign two of the biggest stars in the world.

An important document--details and transcript of the legislation brought forth by Reinaldo Elena (and others) to cede public lands to Boca Juniors for the club's plan to construct the Ciudad Deportiva.

Senators José Castiglione, among others, introduces into the Senate the legislation brought forth in the lower chamber to cede public lands to Boca Juniors for their "Ciudad Deportiva" project. The measure passes and goes onto the executive branch…

The most famous Boca Juniors president in history is photographed at a formal dinner. Under his leadership, Boca entered a phase known as the era of "fútbol espectáculo"–culminating in the proposed Ciudad Deportiva.

President Armando visits players in the locker room. Pictured here is legendary Boca Juniors goalkeeper Antonio Roma.

Armando was known as a temperamental figure, often dismissive of rules and regulations if they countered his own initiatives. Here, AFA levies a punishment on Armando.

As one of the first years of Boca Juniors under Alberto Armando, this letter provides some insight into the priorities of the club at the outset of an era focused on increasing spectacle amid dwindling attendance.