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Pedernera y Racing: los derrotados; Este Racing, loco, loco, loco
Primera Plana's coverage of the 1967 Intercontinental Cup between Rácing and Celtic (Scotland)
Críticas por el juego brusco que usó Rácing
Criticism of foul play emanates from the European press. Scottish outles are still unsure about the quality of the Argentine player and observe that Celtic will have to put the best offense to withstand attacks they will receive in Argentina. These…
Entre todos los de la Copa, los campeones más cabales
Clarín reprints foreign press accounts on the matches between Celtic and Rácing. In Scotland, the press became indignant about the behavior of Rácing players: a “bunch of ruffians”, “Celtic try to protect itself against the brutal tactics of the team…
Various articles previewing England v. Argentina, 1953
A historical account of the "mighty" English and their success against Argentine teams
Ni tanto, ni tan poco
The overall consensus is that Celtic was not a team to be feared and that Racing can defeat them at home. Also of note is the focus on what Europeans are saying about Racing (as well as the impact of these matches being televised).
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…
R.M.S.P "Arlanza" (Triple Screw 15,044 tons)
Image shows a postcard of the R.M.S.P. "Arlanza," which carried the Motherwell F.C. delegation back to Scotland.
Third Lanark A.C.
Third Lanark A.C. players before their match in Argentina in 1923.
Motherwell F.C.
Members of the Motherwell F.C. delegation at Waterloo Station in London, headed to Southampton, where they will then board the R.M.S.P Almanzora to South America.
Provincia 2 - Motherwell 1
Colorized image of the Argentine "Select" team from the provincial leagues before their match against Motherwell (May 17, 1928)
Peñarol 0 - Motherwell 1
Pre-game moment when the captain of Motherwell F.C., Robert Ferrier, receives a gift (club pendant flag) from Peñarol officials. Motherwell's manager, John "Sailor" Hunter, is pictured to the far right.
R.M.S.P "Arlanza" (Triple Screw 15,044 tons)
Image shows a postcard of the R.M.S.P. "Arlanza," which carried the Motherwell F.C. delegation back to Scotland.
Robert Ferrier
Image of Robert Ferrier: forward and captain of Motherwell F.C.
Liga Rosarina 3 - Motherwell 4
Referee blows his whistle during a match bewteen Motherwell F.C. and a "select" team of players from the league in Rosario.
Various press accounts of F.C. Motherwell ahead of their visit to Argentina
Various articles in the local press gave readers an opportunity to know F.C. Motherwell ahead of its numerous exhibition matches in Argentina. Source not identified.
Various press accounts of game between Motherwell and Argentine "Select" Team
News reports of the various games Motherwell played in Argentina against "select" national teams (made up of players from both Buenos Aires and provincial leagues). Source not identified.