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Well-deserved victory for the Argentine XI: Britain Beaten 3-1 by a Better Team
Included in this game summary is an article about Perón and the impression he left for ther British press. Also, the article in the BAH was written by an English referee, John Meade, who works in Argentina Oddly enough, the title of the article…
Fútbol Internacional/International Football
A bilingual editorial about the diplomatic potential of a football game
England Wins "Match of the Century:" 2-1; The Story of Ninety Thrill-Packed Minutes at Wembley
Match report pays special tribute to Argentine goalkeeper Miguel Ángel Rugilo, whose numerous saves had Argentina on the verge of becoming the first foreign team to win on English soil before two late English goals secured their 2-1 victory over La…
Argentina's Chance to Make Football History; Will the Master Learn a Lesson from the Pupil?
The match between Argentina and England received significant press in the Buenos Aires Herald - a paper founded by Anglo-Argentines for the English-speaking community of Argentina. This would be the first encounter between both teams, and the…
Frustró ayer el mal tiempo la realización del partido de fútbol de argentinos e ingleses
A capacity crowd endured the pouring rain to witness the second match between Argentina and England (total revenue for this game stood at 3.2 million pesos). The referee eventually suspended the match as playing conditions worsened, leading Sir…
Argentina batió a Inglaterra en fútbol por 3 a 1
Effusive praise for the Argentine national team and its convincing win over England at River Plate stadium.
Argentinos e ingleses jugarán hoy en el estadio de River Plate
The article previews the highly-publicized match between Argentina and England, with a useful primer for readers that details the footballing history between both nations - especially the performance of English club teams in their visits to Argentina…
Llegaron anoche los futbolistas ingleses
The article discusses the ticket prices for both matches (with sale figures included), as well as details of the English team's arrival and lodging.
El team argentino de fútbol motivó juicios diversos en Londres
After a brief synopsis of the match, journalists make note of the environment at Wembley Stadium and the diverse reactions in the British press towards the performance of Argentina's national team.
El equipo inglés de fútbol batió al argentino en Wembley por 2 a 1
Extensive coverage of the match between Argentina and England at Wembley Stadium, a defeat for the South Americans by a score of 2-1.
Practicarán en la cancha de Arsenal los jugadores argentinos
Keeping fútbol fanatics up to date, Argentine newspapers reported every step of the national team's tour of Great Britain, including its stay in London and practice facilities at Arsenal Stadium.
Resolución de la comisión interventora adoptada en sesión extraordinaria realizada el 20 de octubre de 1955
Although the resolution requires players to honor their selection to the national team, the onus is on the club directors to allow their players to leave.
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Captains exchange banners
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Team listens to national anthem before the match begins
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Carrizo, Labruna, and others pose for pictures
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Dellacha, Angelillo, and others pose with gifts