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Various articles covering the 1962 World Cup and Argentina's matches
Losing to England, 3-1, Argentina does not start the competition well, one marked by excessive player violence
Various articles (history of soccer)
Select articles from the publication El Hogar that offer the history of soccer in Argentina, as well as the origin of association football in England. These pieces are some of the earliest examples of the mythmaking that took pace when recounting the…
Various articles
After defeating Spain and Switzerland, and tying West Germany, Argentina looks ahead to the knock-out stages of the World Cup. The coverage is mostly positive, with a poor win over Switzerland the exception. Nonetheless, the recurring themes are that…
Various articles
South American countries appeal FIFA decision, while the Ramsey "animals" comment receives more attention and a sense of indignation.
Various articles
Campeón provides a more sensationalized, yellow press, account of Argentina's European tour
Various articles
These articles are written to educate readers ahead of the match, but they also demonstrate overt nationalism ("fútbol criollo"), warns readers about referees (hint, hint, they will be impartial), the strength of the English squad (veterans), and…
Valentín Suárez fue a jugar su diplomacia para que Lorenzo y los cracks se entiendan
1966-1970 (and up to 1973) was a time of constant intervention in AFA by the government. Suárez is sent to Europe to take control of a team in turmoil.
Valentin Suarez busca un rumbo firme
By sending Suarez to Europe to oversee preparations by the national team, the AFA (in effect) demonstrated no confidence in Lorenzo; however, the remedy was not to replace him but rather provide a "check" on his power as coach Suarez has the ability…
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Images show public and political reception of national team as heroes
Una semana casi histórica
El Grafico sees the tie against Germany, and victory over Spain, as games that were crucial to regaining international respect
Una multitud recibió al seleccionado
Big reception by people at the airport. The article characterizes Montevideo and Buenos Aires as united in spirit upon receiving their players as heroes. The mass reception for the national team warranted extensive coverage, but the attention paid to…
Una inyección de pureza
The arrival of English referees is widely seen in the press as a positive sign towards better officiating and less favoritism/corruption in the Argentine leagues.
Una charla con Lorenzo; cuando vuelva Albrecht...
Of note are Lorenzo's thoughts on Argentina's chances on the upcoming World Cup and how to deal with the first three opponents Also, he discusses his own experience with the "cerrojo" and how to break it
Un serio problema es la labor de los árbitros
The only difference, according to El Ciclón, between English and Argentine referees is that the English earn higher salaries; referees from both countries turn in inconsistent performances.
Un fútbol teórico, viril, y metódico
The author wonders why England remains Argentina's key rival in the group stage of the World Cup. England's long-held reputation as a premier soccer nation, he argues, rests on its "golden isolation"-era, when England possessed the best players and…
Un equipo argentino de fútbol jugará en mayo en inglaterra
The announcement that Argentina will play a friendly in England, and another one in Scotland, in 1951, came at a time when trade negotiations with England were delicate and the Peronist government embraced an anti-imperial attitude towards the U.K.…