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Reportaje a la hincha
The first question is most interesting as each respondent reflects on what is 'River'-including the role of television in shaping public opinion
[Ad for Tevedos: transmission of sports in 1967]
Soccer was televised in over-the-air TV stations like Tevedos Although these stations were not "public", they were accessible to anyone with an antenna and television set These matches were not broadcast with modern techniques (like replays), and in…
La encuesta: ¿deben televisarse los partidos de fútbol?
More important than the opinions of the notable interviewees (who all agree that televising games should take place) is their focus on spectators and the benefits televised matches could provide to the public
LIV: Proyecto de declaración
Citing popular clamor for televised matches, which can reach audiences unable to attend matches, this petition by José Antonio Aybar is designed to force AFA to relent and allow games to be on television.
Televisación de partidos
Shows contract rights to televise matches for the 1957 season
¡Pobre fútbol! ¡Cuánto daño se hace! & Un domingo sin fútbol:¿puéde hacerle eso bien al fútbol?
The first article is an opinion on why violence in soccer is a national problem, while the second one highlights the "blame game" that Boca Juniors fans played in the press in order to avoid any responsibility
TV versus fútbol: no se habla claro
Would televising games lead to emptier stadiums? This debate (without conclusion in 1960) is an interesting glimpse into financial concerns by clubs, the AFA, and the government
Advertisement for fútbol on television
Also of note are the number of fútbol shows on television
Televisión, industria electrónica para nuestra defensa
Rebutting the idea that investing in television weakens the country, Qué makes the argument that a national industry centered on electronic goods production would enhance national security. This is a helpful article to see how adapting foreign ideas…
Crisis, con licencia
The article lays much of the blame in River Plate on club officials, who manage to undo many positive reform efforts by coaches and other staff.
El estado, la polla, la gente
The commentary by Llistosella chastises club officials for their financial negligence in paying back their debts, even when the state offers them money through television deals on state-run Channel 7. Previous attempts at raising revenue, like…
Portarse mal es la cosa
Alf Ramsey's description of Argentine players as "animals" resonates according to the article because players in the national league do little to rebut this characterization, instead resorting to violent play and a lack of discipline all too often.…