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[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'
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.
Otro arbitraje desastroso
A recurring theme in 1954 is the lack of penalties called in favor of River [also appears the following week]
Nuestros jugadores siguen pagando las consequencias del juego brusco
Coupled with the constant criticism of referees, articles castigating other teams for using violent tactics against River players only fuels the sense of injustice that often leads to the actions of a few 'hinchas'. This article deals with players…
Enemigos del fùtbol; Ahora resulta que tener habilidad es un delito
By juxtaposing the use of violent tactics against talented players with the skills of 'criollo' players this magazine only accentuates the opinions found in larger sports magazines like El Grafico.
Advertisement by the Peronist government promoting exports and the shipping industry
Peronist use of sports magazine to push state projects. In this case shipping and exports are the focus.
Simplemente a herir
A critical look at how 'gangsters' are getting away with injuring players as a tactic.