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Lineups for matches against British teams
In three matches between 1904 (the first visit to ARG by a British team) and 1923, we can see how the surnames became more Latin and less English.
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 previewing England v. Argentina, 1953
A historical account of the "mighty" English and their success against Argentine teams
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…
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This article examines preparations by Rácing players in Scotland (including a steady diet of steak). The author also marvels at Celtic, a team that is quick and can shoot from anywhere.
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…
Fútbol profesional: actuación del primer equipo en su gira por Europa en la temporada 1955/56
A stark contrast in coverage to the previous year (due to more losses)
Pedernera y Racing: los derrotados; Este Racing, loco, loco, loco
Primera Plana's coverage of the 1967 Intercontinental Cup between Rácing and Celtic (Scotland)
Cómo nos conocen en Europa
The subtitle reads "Cómo se imaginan en Escocia que se desarollan los partidos de Motherwell en nuestro país"
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.…
Rolling Down to Rio
Article explains the itinerary for Motherwell FC in South America: eleven matches (seven in Buenos Aires, two in Montevideo, and two in Rio de Janeiro) with an option for a twelfth game. The tour is scheduled to last three months, with the "Fir…
The Fleeting Show
Motherwell FC arrives in Spain for a stop before heading to South America.
Motherwell's Tour: Scots Beaten Again in Buenos Aires
Motherwell FC loses its third consecutive game to bein its tour of South America. It lost 3-2 to a Select Argentina team in Buenos Aires in front of a crowd of 20,000 spectators.
Our Footballers in South America
After three opening losses, Motherwell secures three consecutive wins against an Argentine select team (3-0), an Argentine-Uruguayan combination team (3-0), and an Argentine Provinces team (4-0). Crowds ranged between 15,000 to 25,000 spectators. The…
Fir Parkers in South America: "Teachers Being Taught"
Perhaps the most extensive report from Scotland in the Motherwell Times. It offers a synopsis of the English-language press in Buenos Aires (presumably from the Buenos Aires Herald), which takes issue with manager John "Sailor" Hunter's supposed…
Fir Park Team in South America; Bobby Ferrier on Argentine Football: Barbed Wire Round the Field
A brief update on Motherwell's last game in Argentina (a 2-0 loss to Boca Juniors) and its first in Uruguay (a 2-0 win over a Uruguayan select team). The second article offers an account by player Bobby Ferrier on the conditions he and his teammates…