Serias medidas tras el partido con Milan; Lo que no se borra; Duras críticas de la prensa uruguaya; Adiós al fútbol

Serias medidas tras el partido con Milan; Lo que no se borra; Duras críticas de la prensa uruguaya; Adiós al fútbol

The severity of the actions by Estudiantes players begins to settle in with the press

In the wake of their violent behavior during, and especially after, the match against AC Milan for the 1969 Intercontinental Cup, journalists begin to focus on the criminal element of the game. Juan Carlos Onganía steps in to repudiate Estudiantes and make an example out of the 3 worst offenders. Suspensions are immediately handed down by UEFA and CONMEBOL (with the worst to come from the AFA). A large concern centers on the international reaction and criticisms aimed at Argentina. The three articles focus on the local reaction, foreign reaction (Italy and Uruguay), and the shame on Argentine fútbol. One commentary ("Adiós al fútbol") laments the loss of Argentine fútbol and calls for an end to the experiment of the last decade: a win-at-all-costs approach dictates by economic concerns.

Pages 1, 8, 18, and 19

La Nación

10/24/1969

United States Library of Congress (Prints & Periodicals Division)

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