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[cartoon of River fans and chant]
More idolatry towards the fans of the club
Esta vez a ellos
Although this brief article has a stated purpose of showcasing how Boca Juniors fans celebrate a victory over River, it is mostly acts as a form of criticism and crude generalizations about these fans. The image of Boca fans celebrating their victory…
[cover image of River players visiting Italy and former teammate Sivori]
Connections between Argentina and Italy, as well as River Plate and its star export, are reinforced in this picture. These River players are part of the national team in Europe preparing for the 1958 World Cup.
Con prudente optimismo
Article reinforces cover image; the magazine demonstates a quiet optimism about the national team's chances for success in the 1958 World Cup based on the prestigious history of the team but its recent struggles in preparation.
[cover image of River Plate players, like Labruna, arriving at Ezeiza]
The last minute addition of Labruna (among others) showed that something was missing from the national team. The sale of star players like Angelillo and Sivori, had much to do with the fears of observers of the national team before Sweden '58. This…
[multiple articles in the aftermath of the 1958 fiasco]
The magazine blames journalists, fans, and players that fed unrealistic expectations for Argentina's performance in the 1958 World Cup. These articles do a good job covering the anger felt by many.
[more articles on national team's hostile recpetion upon their return from Sweden]
The magazine blames journalists, fans, and players that fed unrealistic expectations for Argentina's performance in the 1958 World Cup. These articles do a good job covering the anger felt by many.
[last articles on the 1958 fiasco of the national team]
The magazine blames journalists, fans, and players that fed unrealistic expectations for Argentina's performance in the 1958 World Cup. These articles do a good job covering the anger felt by many.
Advertisement by the Peronist government promoting national tourism
Peronist use of sports magazine to push state projects. In this case national tourism is the focus.
Si otros opinan…¿por qué no usted?
An example of articles commonly found in the magazine that assign blame to referees.
Nuestra adhesión
River's magazine lauds the nation's 'first sportsman'
Grandioso fue el homenaje a Perón
Ministry of Sports (?) honors Perón, who observes a parade and the honoring of the 'Reina del deporte'
Colonia infantil 'Eva Perón'
The colonia infantil is a project derived from Eva Perón's work with children. This article summarizes how River Plate will include a sporting complex for children.
Una vez mas la calidad pudo mas que los golpes
The use of violence as a tactic to stop the opposing team's star player is not a new one. Terms like 'garra' and the use of cynical tackles is part of Argentine soccer.
Hay penales para todos menos para River en el campeonato
By assigning blame to referees and opposing players (not calling penalties, rough play) the magazine absolves River's players from losses or ties that are seen as 'defeats'.
Advertisement by the Peronist government promoting import of tractors for farmers
Peronist use of sports magazine to push state projects. In this case agriculture is the focus.