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Images of Argentine national team vs. FC Barcelona in August of 1928
FC Barcelona club players; two images of players colliding for the ball
Io sono Helenio Herrera al cento por cento' - Conozca al hombre más publicitado del fútbol
Argentine-born Herrera was perhaps the most famous coach in world soccer in the early to mid-1960s. This interview seeks to unmask hthe "philosopher" of fútbol.
Jira a Europa
International trips were common, but clubs and outlets liked to republish positive articles about Argentine teams
La Atenas deportiva en sudamérica
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…
La noticia que ud. Busca
"Practical" more than "romantic" is the ultimate assessment of how Argentine fútbol has changed according to Lorenzo in an interview with the Spanish magazine Marca.
La revolución comenzó en Brasil, ¡No Inglaterra!
"El más moderno y viríl" began in Brazil in 1964. Rio de la Plata should be renamed "Rio de los Guapos"
Los futbolistas argentinos volverán a enfrentarse hoy con los españoles
Press and soccer fans in Argentina closely followed the performance of major club teams involved in offseason exhibition games in Spain. In several of these articles, newspapers took note of the attendance for these matches (50-65,000), presumably to…
Lucha en jerarquía al estilo latino
Emerging from international isolation, Argentina plays Spain in Buenos Aires. Spain is treated here as an emerging soccer nation.
Magnífico fué el comentario que "Ya" publicó en España; El cronista de una agencia noticiosa justifica los comentarios portugueses
After matches against Real Madrid and Sporting Lisboa, positive press reports of San Lorenzo's performances appear in European newspapers.
More Like an England Football Team: Argentina Outplayed Fore and Aft
Post-match report of the group-stage match of the 1962 World Cup between Argentina and England, which the latter won by a score of 3-1.
Nadie ganó así en Bilbao
When clubs played in overseas "friendlies," they were widely seen as representing all of Argentina. Racing played several matches during the summer of 1950 against Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, and Portugal's Benfica. Mention is made of the Spanish…
Pagamos REALidad con nuestra PLATE
The title of the article insinuates that the losers of this anticipated match were fans, who paid "plata" to see good soccer but instead found that Real Madrid put in a very small effort and River Plate players complained and behaved…
Proeza de Boca: ocho jugados, seis ganados, dos empates
A noticeable shift has taken place in El Grafico's coverage: less commentary on how Argentine teams play, more emphasis on results ("su temple, su voluntad, su entereza moral…esfuerzo")
Racing recuperó en el juego y en el score al Atlético de Bilbao; San Lorenzo de Almagro sufrió su primer traspié ante Real Madrid; En una reñida lucha Newell's Old Boys perdió en La Coruña
Press and soccer fans in Argentina closely followed the performance of major club teams involved in offseason exhibition games in Spain. Of note is that the game between San Lorenzo and Real Madrid turned hostile, with a Spanish government officials…
San Lorenzo de Almagro conquista Europa
Conquering Europe is an idea that resonated with Argentines, who often felt ignored by Europeans.
Se iniciará hoy con dos matches el torneo mundial de basquetbol
Annoucement to readers that today marks the first day of the inaugural World Basketball Championship, which began play at Buenos Aires' famed Luna Park.