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Ola de fútbol
As one fan commented, after many years of a soccer "drought", Argentines were treated to a series of international soccer matches when several European teams visited Buenos Aires
Futbolerías
This article sums up the reality Argentina faced in 1955: it was no longer the undisputed soccer power in South America as Brazil had emerged as a strong team and Uruguay always maintained an advantage in international play
Volvemos a Chile
After a 10-year hiatus, Argentina is ready to defend its status as the reigning champions of the Copa Sudamericana
Para la historia
In anticipation of the Copa Sudamericana, the magazine offers a history of Argentina's participation in the tournament
Cuatro a cero y nos quejamos
The magazine emphasizes an attractive and dominating style of play, thereby criticizing a national team that defeated Ecuador by 4 goals
Perú se agrandó
Showing that South American opponents are now catching up to the powerhouses, Peru ties Argentina in the Copa Sudamericana
Cuando las cosas salen bien…
A 6-1 victory over powerhouse Uruguay is celebrated in a match where everything worked well
¡Ese es el fútbol argentino!
Praise for Argentina's victory over host Chile and its defense of the Copa Sudamericana title
Ganó el mejor
Just rewards for the best team, Argentina was clearly the better team of the tournament
En Avellaneda: ni fu ni fa
Visually appealing soccer is nowhere to be found
Tranquilo el campeón
Reigning champion Boca defeats Huracan in another look at the early 1955 season
A no dejar jugar
Defensive schemes do not allow players to play soccer, resulting in a physical affair between Independiente and Boca Juniors
¡Oh, Mr. Thurman!
In the match between Independiente and River Plate, the expulsion of Nestor Rossi demonstrates that referees often deal with particular players in a severely excessive manner
Calor en la Bombonera
This match between two of Argentina's big teams led to a physical affair punctuated with "unfortunate" incidents
El espectáculo del fútbol en 1955
The magazine looks back at the recently concluded 1955 season
Del mal humor en el fútbol
Based on the comments of a highly-regarded English referee, the paper agrees that Argentine players are too theatrical and encourage physicality in order to play the aggrieved party