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- Collection: Records from the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA)
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Copa "America"
Lyrics to 1921 song "Copa 'America'"
Campeonatos de primera y de primera "B"
A quick look at the minimum ticket prices fixed for the first matches of 1966 in the "primera" and "B" divisions. Notice that some matches are 10 to 40 pesos more expensive.
Seleccionado nacional
Several players from clubs participating in the Copa Libertadores are called to the national team ahead of the World Cup. Their request is that AFA honor the financial rewards they would receive in the Copa Libertadores if they are to play in the…
Copa Libertadores de América; Gira; Dirección técnica selección nacional
A request is made to allow players called into the national team to play for their club teams in matches for the Copa Libertadores. The request not approved through voting. As a result, a scheduled pre-World Cup tour of Europe is cancelled (to allow…
Informes
This request is to inform clubs under Valentín Suárez's jurisdiction at AFA that he will travel to Europe to join the national team on a special delegation. The root of this decision was a growing discord between players and head coach Juan Carlos…
Información
A generous shipment of steaks and other beef products are sent to England to help players and coaches maintain an Argentine diet–a humorous note.
Campeonato del mundo 1966
In the high sporting interests represented by the World Cup, Valentín Suárez is officially appointed as "asesor" to manage the national team. It is widely assumed that the scouting trip resulted in a harsh assessment of Juan Carlos Lorenzo's ability…
Voto de aplauso; Asamblea extraordinaria
In the first article, a move is made to honor the entire national team for their string performance at the 1966 World Cup. In the second article, AFA President Francisco Perette submits his resignation for approval. Perette was the brother of Arturo…
Reconocimiento; Distinción
The first article is interesting because a smaller team, Tigre, has decided to honor one player from the national team that played in the World Cup: Ubaldo Rattín--who was infamously expelled from the final match against England and protested by…
Asuntos a comisión
Rattín's actions after being expelled against England led to a FIFA commission that sought to punish Argentina and prevent its participation in the next World Cup. This request is to absolve the main figure, Ubaldo Rattín, from any punishment.