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Un muerto y un herido en Huracán
Héctor Souto is listed as the lone death in an attack by rival fans, while another fan sustained severe injuries. Witnesses all saw him attacked brutally by rival fans, but doctors say that these types of injuries could not have let his death.
Búscase a los autores del mortal episodio en Huracán
Manhunt for those responsible for the death of the young man Souto. Accounts by eyewitnesses demonstrate that an avalanche could not have caused his death and injuries, but rather antagonistic groups' hostility caused his death; the avalanche…
La investigación sobre la muerte de Héctor Souto
Search continues for killers and a wake is held for Hector Souto, which Rácing players and team officials attended. Local businesses shut their doors as a symbolic gesture of mourning. In his neighborhood, classmates were visibly shaken and crying…
Una vergüenza para todos
This is an account of how a Rácing supporter incapacitated Celtic goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson with a projectile (glass bottle)–an embarassment for Argentineans.
Una avalancha en el estadio de River Plate al finalizar el encuentro causó 70 muertos
Extensive coverage of the stadium disaster at the Monumental Stadium
La gran tragedia provocó conmoción en la ciudad
President Onganía visits police stations and police-run clinics to visit those injured. This is interesting because it reaffirms the President's military background, but also demonstrates his lack of empathy with average citizens (no visits to…
En el lugar donde ocurrió el hecho; Una noche sin luces ni voces en la tipica barriada boquense
President Onganía visits clinics and neighborhoods are in mourning.
Altas autoridades y numerosos parientes de las víctimas visitaron los distintos hospitales
Press coverage here is focused much more on the victims than officials, although it lists some response from River Plate about stadium security
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Detailed account days after "Puerta 12"
Evolución favorable en el estado de los heridos
An account squarely focused on the victims of "Puerta 12", as well as measures taken by all involved to prevent future tragedies and tend to the present-day victims.
Las víctimas del accidente de Núñez fueron inhumadas; Instituciones locales manifiestan su pesar por el triste suceso; Contradícense los testigos sobre el siniestro de River
Press coverage shifts from the events of "Puerta 12" to the stories of those affected, including fútbol clubs, families of victims, the deceased, and local communities.
Recuperanse los heridos en la tragedia de River
This helpful article lists, according to eyewitnesses, the various accounts of what happened to cause the stadium disaster.
"Con los ingleses"
A subsection of a larger article about the match between Manchester United and Estudiantes (La Plata) for the 1968 Intercontinental Cup. The focus on the injuries against Charlton reveals two aspects about the Argentine press in 1968: One, it looked…
"A rey muerto, rey puesto…"
Estudiantes players characterized the match as a hard fought battle, which AC Milan won on merit.The captain of the team wondered out loud to reporters whether Argentines should return to the “classic” style of play, or continue to imitate the…
"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…
Various articles
Various accounts from Italian newspapers agree with Alf Ramsey's assessment that the Argentine players are “animals”. Most newspaper coverage in Italy expressed a degree of surprise at how Estudiantes could turn a match into something beyond sports,…