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II Campeonato Interescolar de 1946; Jugadores
The primary school soccer tournament continues and players try to unionize (a recurring issue that leads to the players strike of 1948)
Vela la sanidad escolar por la niñez de la Nueva Argentina
Education was an important element in the Peronist state's construction of the "New Argentina." Here, Mundo Argentino offers a glowing assessment of the progress taking place throughout schools in Argentina under Perón.
Notas gráficas de la semana
This blurb shows children and teenagers preparing to compete in swimming races during the Campeonatos Infantiles Eva Perón in the Ciudad Estudiantil located in what is today the city of La Plata.
Notas gráficas de la semana
Surrounded by Buenos Aires governor Carlos Aloé and the minister of Education, Juan Perón observes a youth basketball match with teams from the Liga Estudiantil.
Un joven crack (nuestros jóvenes contestan)
As part of a series on Argentina's youth, Mundo Argentino interviews an up-and-coming fútbol player on a wide range of topics, including his views on Peronism and the current socio-political climate in Argentina. Worth a read for the honesty of the…
Equipos de fútbol femenino del sindicato UPCN, campeonato de trabajadores, 16/12/1953
Under Perón, new tournaments allowed children and women to participate in a variety of sports. Here, women prepare to play fútbol: the one sport historically seen as "males-only" throughout Argentina.
Partido de fútbol, campeonato de trabajadores, 16/12/1953
A team of workers pose for their official portrait.
Partido de fútbol, campeonato de trabajadores, 16/12/1953
Workers compete in a fútbol match.
Partido de fútbol, campeonato de trabajadores, 16/12/1953
Workers compete in a fútbol match.
Partido de básquetbol femenino, campeonato de trabajadores, 16/12/1953
A basketball match between two teams comprised of workers.
Formación de un equipo de fútbol de los Campeonatos Evita
The Torneos Evita began as a fútbol competition for young boys. Here is a squad from the 1950 tournament.
Independiente, finalista de la Copa: Ahora sabemos que podemos
Up until 1964, no Argentine team had won the Copa Libertadores. Now, Independiente's victory meant that the team from Avellaneda would play against the champions from Europe for the right to become the unofficial world club champions. Of note are the…
Argentina Internacional - Después de Suecia hasta el presente: Información y conclusiones curiosas
The purpose of this article is to refute the idea that Argentina and Brazil have been on divergent paths since 1958, when Brazil won the first of two successive World Cups. Instead, it concludes that Argentina's overall international record matches…
Detrás de los éxitos: Una nueva mentalidad para nuestro fútbol
After two significant victories in one calendar year - "Los Albicelestes" winning the mini Cup of Nations and Independiente securing the Copa Libertadores - Juvenal concludes that Argentine fútbol players are beginning to ditch their losing…
Sívori el Napoleón del fútbol
Great interview with Sívori, who remember a lesson Néstor Rossi taught him at the 1957 Copa Sudamericana. Useful article to see how Argentines followed the successes of players plying their trade in Europe.
Areas chicas sin peligro; "Todos fuimos culpables"
Another international tournament loss for Argentina. These articles show how blame is assigned , usually for tactical decisions.