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Argentine greatness is established by comparing the capacity of stadiums in Buenos Aires to US baseball stadiums (although both stadiums serve different purposes and game schedules--comparing to football stadiums would have been better).

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Articles like these are helpful in understanding Argentine notions of soccer superiority in the international arena.

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A noticeable shift in direction of the national team occurs following the events of 1969 (World Cup failure and Estudiantes). Pizzuti, former coach of Racing, embodies an attacking style of soccer that makjes use of the long ball, or as it is known…

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Alluding to collusion, the magazine points River's loss squarely to the referee. The match was also violent and left many players injured.

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An 'outsider's' view of the violent and ugly match between Racing and Estudiantes for the Copa Libertadores

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How one club's fan magazine covers the national success of a rival club: Racing

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Envenenados hinchas' and 'rencorosa hinchada' are some of the terms used to describe Racing's fans. [No surprise at how these hinchas, on both sides, came to see each other as enemies]

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By comparing the ticket sales in both matches Italy played in Buenos Aires, the article emphasizes River's stadium capacity and superiority over Racing.

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Notice the staging, with large pillars, lights, and a massive stage. Perón and Eva tie Argentine flag ribbons to the flags of the participating nations.

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Images include Perón declaring the Games to begin

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The 1951 Pan-American Games are not as overtly patriotic in El Gráfico as in other magazines; international athletes receive good coverage. However, these games (perhaps forced) featured much more coverage of Perón than usual. The ceremonies were…

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Notable because the tournament held at Racing is named "La Copa Ministro de Hacienda de la Nación 'Dr. Ramón A. Cereijo'"

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The "Presidente Juan Domingo Perón" Stadium opens, the match is listless

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Although the professional players are on strike, a match that would decide the 1948 season takes place between Independiente and Racing

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No mention of Perón or any government assistance in the construction of Racing's new stadium

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Match between River and Racing descends into chaos in the stands and the use of gas canisters against fans
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