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Citing the success of Argentine auto racing, tennis, and especially soccer, Argentina has emerged as a sporting nation valued across the world. Players like Labruna, Di Stefano, Ricagni, as well as coaches like Stabile, are sought after by Europe's…

El Grafico contrasts the platense "macramé" with the Italian "catenaccio" by examining how two star players in Italy, one from Uruguay and the other from Argentina, try to showcase their stylistic play but are met with defensive-minded tactics aimed…

Because he declined to play against his native Argentina, Ricagni is lauded among other Argentine players faced with a similar circumstance A star on the Italian team, Ricagni receives a glossy profile piece and recognition as an Argentine succeeding…

Rumors swirl about Néstor Rossi becoming a part of Boca (he won't, leaving for Colombia) and Eduardo Ricagni leaving for Italy (which he does). AFA's President Oscar Nicolini is promoted to a cabinet level position in the Perón administration…

In the wake of the players' strike, the informant "JI-JI" offers his take on the fate of players on strike, club transactions, and other soccer gossip involving Néstor Rossi and Eduardo Ricagni