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The rise of the celebrity coach, only magnified when former star players assume control of teams, means that their window for success is becoming smaller each year.

The era of "fútbol espectáculo" comes to an end. This article looks at the businessmen who directed the fortunes of the clubs over many years, and whose competition fueled high spending. They include: Alberto Armando (Boca Juniors), Herminio Sande…

In an era where small teams, with small budgets, can suddenly become champions, the article portrays the situation as a mess for Argentine fútbol…and a legacy of Valentín Suárez.

Sent by the AFA (and perhaps the Onganía government) to quell discord between players and coaches on the national team, the magazine interviews Valentín Suárez. There's also comments from other figures in Argentine fútbol, including an unhappy Juan…

The various articles shows how hostile Pres. Armando from Boca is towards the AFA, the referee, and the police. An air of arrogance. Boca holds a meeting of its members that is more like a rallying cry. One Boca official even accuses River Plate of…

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.