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A recurring theme in 1954 is the lack of penalties called in favor of River [also appears the following week]

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…

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.

Peronist use of sports magazine to push state projects. In this case shipping and exports are the focus.

A critical look at how 'gangsters' are getting away with injuring players as a tactic.

A River fan writes a poem about his team's victories over eternal rival Boca Juniors in 1954

More ties between River Plate and Perón. Would such attention be paid to a club that does not keep winning championships?

The commentary and observations of River coach Minella were spot-on. Angel Labruna was the star of the tournament. Just two examples of how River covered the national team in the Copa Sudamericana.

Perón using national team success and River Plate's popularity to elevate his image.

Critical assessment of the continued use of violence by River's opponents and the failure of referees to sanction them. No reference is provided to determine if any River player does the same.

Actions in recent games provide the writer of River support in their assertion that violence by players has spiraled. They also take time to nceremind readers that River is not the only team suffering from violent plays. Article next to it talks…

River accuses referees of maintaining a seperate and tougher criteria for Nestor Rossi than any other player when it comes to fouls.

River players who use violent tactics are 'persecuted', opposing players are 'gangsters'

Police intervention, collapsed fence, gas canisters, hoses, violent plays…all on display in this match

A look at stadium safety

Little mention of Perón in this page. Instead a reference to the return of normality and a mention that the Minister of the Armed Forces is a club member of River.
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