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The trend towards results is producing a quality of play that fans are enjoying less. Atlanta here is coached by Zubeldía

The main article chastises club and city officials for not taking stadium security seriously until a tragedy occurs. Another article looks at the effect of new stadium investigations on Ferro Oeste.

Worth noting that the commentary describes the 1957 team at the Copa Sudamericana as the last criollo team--a good observation.

The basketball championship receives front page for their victory

1966-1970 (and up to 1973) was a time of constant intervention in AFA by the government. Suárez is sent to Europe to take control of a team in turmoil.

Many articles in this issue detail the victories over England and Brazil, but mostly over Pelé's Brazil

Issues of modernity, tradition, organization, change, and identity are all found in these 3 articles

These articles are written to educate readers ahead of the match, but they also demonstrate overt nationalism ("fútbol criollo"), warns readers about referees (hint, hint, they will be impartial), the strength of the English squad (veterans), and…

Campeón provides a more sensationalized, yellow press, account of Argentina's European tour

Losing to England, 3-1, Argentina does not start the competition well, one marked by excessive player violence

Worth noting is that the USA team was the Denver Chevrolets, not an actual national team.

Overview of the 1964 Intercontinental Cup, which pitted Independiente against Inter Milan and its famous catenaccio tactics under Helenio Herrera: perhaps the most famous manager in the world and who has Argentine roots (and coached in Spain as well)

Expansive coverage of the players' strike, including opinions from club officials

Continuing coverage of the players' strike with more of a focus on fans

17 years of ineptitude in the professionalization of soccer led to the problems, while rumors circulate of an accord.

Minimum salary, percentage of gate receipts, and overall financial balance are key to ending the strike
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