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"Los ingleses tenían razón…"
Nestor Combín, an Argentine playing in Italy, is shocked at the treatment he received by several players from Estudiantes. This article describes his reunion with his father in the locker room, and his concern about how others will perceive Argentina…
"Mumo" Orsi nos relata su vida (part 2)
These player profiles often focused on the player's youth ("el pibe")
"Mumo" Orsi nos relata su vida (part 3)
Orsi played in the 1928 Olympic team that came second to Uruguay in Amsterdam. This part of his autobiography emphasized his mother and the difficulty in becoming a professional fútbol player
Arcos Aclara: con los "grandes" juego igual que con los "chicos"
Although Arcos is not a well-remembered player in Argentine fútbol history, this profile piece is a perfect example of how sports magazines portrayed fútbol players: surrounded by family (especially the player's mother), in uniform, and with fans.…
Arturo Frondizi
A less political look at Frondizi
Carlitos "fana" de Huracán jugador de creación futbolera
Star player for Huracán in the late 1960s, this profile highlights his family and modern taste for art (at least the picture inisinuates as much) from the kid from the barrio.
Carrizo
Typical piece on soccer players who moved from rags to riches, and now typify the middle class
Civilizar al fútbol
The article rebukes the deteriorating climate at stadiums, and applauds Huracán for encouraging women to attend free, with roses and prime seats. (the adjoining article's last words are about the decline of creative fútbol and the growth of a climate…
Con el retiro de García Pérez se aleja de las canchas argentinas uno de sus grandes valores
Beyond the middle-class family lifestyle, notice here that García Pérez is married to actress and singer Inés Fernández
Con un equipo bien formado y que practique nuestro fútbol, es muy posible ganar en Suecia
Rossi's comments are not out of the ordinary for a professional player. But his belief that Argentina could win the World Cup - after a prolonged absence - became part of the prevailing narrative in the press echoed by sports officials, club…
Convenio de trabajo
The labor union proposes an increase in salaries for support staff. AFA's initial refusal leads to government mediation. The first set of data looks at what UTEDYC proposes, while the second set is the end result (below what the union asked for).…
Cover image; Detrás de la esperanza, el jueves parte la selección: Un equipo capaz y fuerte - con eso basta para lograr el cetro que se nos negó tres veces
Depite the concerns and fears of Argentine sports writers, they nonetheless became optimistic about Argentina's chances to make history at the World Cup in the days before the team left for Sweden.
Crimen que no debe quedar impune
By displaying photos of family members of the victim, this article served as a very family–focused piece that humanized the death of Héctor Souto. It is full of witnesses and also declarations from Rácing player Roberto Perfumo–a cousin to the…
Di Stéfano parece llegar a su ocaso, pero se mantiene encendido el fulgón de sus hazañas
Goles often focused on the exploits of Argentine players in Spain and Italy, including player profiles like this piece, or through coverage of the Italian Serie A and Spain's La Liga.
Dolor de cabeza para el gobierno
Citing torture, disappearances, and anguished families, the article looks at how the government's repressive policies create more confusion and less social order.
Dos bellos regalos le hicieron simultáneamente a José García Pérez el fútbol y la vida familiar
This article is an example of the middle-class lifestyle professional fútbol players embraced, and the media portrayed as such, in the 1950s.