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The image bears similarities to Marxist artwork from Russia and Mexico, with the Argentine agricultural family striking a pose of faith in the future. Unlike Marxist propaganda, where workers are idealized as loyal to the nation, Peronist propaganda…
Aerial view of Racing Club stadium, 1939
An aerial view of Racing Club's old stadium during a match against Huracán on July 2, 1939.
Alberto Ohaco, el ídolo de Racing
The cover to Mister Bull dedicated to one of Racing's best players is an example of the idolatry for footballers in the age of popular celebrities (and the role of the press in creating celebrities).
Alejandro Yebra: entrevistado por la revista
Yebra provides a good overview of how tactics and formation in Argentina changed over the years. An insightful interview.
Algo de aquel Racing, poco de este Estudiantes
Several players arte expelled as "el senor brusca" rears his head in this match
Algo está pasando en el fútbol argentino
Helpful summary of the changes in Argentine soccer of the late 1960s
Apoyo incondicional
Just as the President and First Lady offer their unconditional support for sports, so too does Rácing offer a similar support to the First Couple. This article was published to commemorate the "Campeonato 'Evita'."
Argentina vs. Uruguay, 1912
One of the earliest images of one of the oldest rivalries in world soccer. The match, a regular derby match for the Copa Lipton (whose trophy was provided by Scottish tea magnate Thomas Lipton), too place at Racing's old stadium on October 6, 1912.…
Argentine Football Championship opens: Racing defeat Boca four-one
British referees make their debut at the start of the 1948 first division season. The Buenos Aires Herald notes that the foreign officials "controlled all the games, and each one did a definitely good job of work."
Basile con la bandera, Pachamé con su dignidad
Author makes note that "ugliness" and violence should be accepted by now when these two teams play
Buscar a Dios desde la popular
An interview with a young priest who represents the changing face of the Catholice Church. He is a big fan of Racing and this interview is helpful in seeing how religion can intermingle with sports (and politics). His comment on the new Ongania…
Búscase a los autores del mortal episodio en Huracán
Manhunt for those responsible for the death of the young man Souto. Accounts by eyewitnesses demonstrate that an avalanche could not have caused his death and injuries, but rather antagonistic groups' hostility caused his death; the avalanche…
Capacidad
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).
Carta abierta de un hincha
Although billed as a "fan perspective", the comments are from journalists who cover fútbol. In this week's column, the focus is on club directors and their collusion on raising ticket prices and bypassing AFA statutes.
Celtic Beaten But Earn Play-Off: Simpson Hit by Bottle
The Scottish press' coverage of Racing's 2-1 victory in the second game of a two-leg series continues to offer dismissive comments about Racing and stereotypes of the Argentine players. The author juxtaposes the "vicious kicking and hacking" by…
Celtic Find Way Through Suffocating Defence
The Scottish press' coverage of Celtic's 1-0 win in the first game of a two-leg series is full of dismissive comments about Racing and stereotypes of the "Latin races." The author writes that everything will be against Celtic in Buenos Aires on…