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As one of the first years of Boca Juniors under Alberto Armando, this letter provides some insight into the priorities of the club at the outset of an era focused on increasing spectacle amid dwindling attendance.

English referees needed help on the field and translators gained access to being on the field during a match

These records show expenditures for the Ciudad Deportiva project. This report offered club members a chance to see the fiscal progress of this ambitious development.

These detailed charts help us understand the amount of money River Plate raised in 1958 through fútbol matches, and the impact of player transfers in financing the fourth section of the stadium.

Of note is how the club relates its yearly summary to the tumultuous events of late 1955. The club addresses these events clearly but only in how they relate to the performance of the club (loss revenue during the coup).

This brief synopsis of facility construction helps showcase how these clubs were much more than a pure soccer entity.

This page details adjustments that Boca Juniors made during the military coup of 1955 and 1956.

This page details adjustments that Boca Juniors made during the last year of Peronist rule in 1955, and more importantly the club's 50th anniversary.

Another example of the intersection between sports and the Perons

This club was intricately tied to Eva Perón. The stadium was named for Eva and the President of the club at one time was her brother (who also passed away in 1952.) With quotes from Perón and a disclaimer to support the 2nd quinquenal, this is very…

This club, founded in 1911, was intricately tied to Eva Perón. The stadium was named for Eva and the President of the club at one time was her brother (who also passed away in 1952.) With quotes from Perón and a disclaimer to support the 2nd…

Any reference to Perón is gone, including the name of the stadium, the quinquenal, and homages to Juan Duarte and Eva Duarte de Perón. This one example of the effects of proscription on the clubs.

Printing presses go on strike in Junin so this MyB is simply typed. Reference to the passing of the last club President under Perón. Also a mention about the 41 points they earned in the B division, and how they are legitimate. The insinuation is…

Basic information on a B team: how much did they raise and spend for soccer. Notice how both numbers change dramatically due to inflation and rising ticket prices.

Basic information on a C team. Compare this document to 1953 records for Sarmiento as it relates to membership and gender.

The carnaval shows how clubs are social,not just soccer, entities
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