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Unlike the England game, this victory reaffirmed the high quality of Argentine fútbol through victory.

D'Amico tries to explain why different playing styles developed.

Another helpful article on playing styles as perceived by Argentines. Worth noting that Alf Ramsey played left back

The commentary does not state that the English style is better than criollo fútbol, simply that England won at home using its crusty old style.

Instead of alluding to the "game of the century" (see 5/8/1951), the front cover is about Argentina's win over Ireland

Image of Wembley stadium

The persistent danger referees faced in Argentine stadiums receives humorous attention in these cartoons. This shows how commonplace it was for referees to receive abusive treatment.

By defeating the USA 64-50, Argentina is world champion in basketball

Images of Juan and Eva Perón with Fangio, celebrating national success in sports

Ideas about the quality of soccer by the "other", the English, in 1947 still echo old concepts of discipline and mechanized play. The question, however, is whether English football is on the decline.

Articles like these are helpful in understanding Argentine notions of soccer superiority in the international arena.

Moreno was River Plate's top star and one of the best players in the country.

Ribas is incredulous that club and AFA officials are absolving themselves of any blame for the labor impasse and laying responsibility on the feet of the players.

Club officials place sanctions on players for heavy losses due to their strike, but the article asks a good question: are fans equally to blame for their insistence, as club associates, for major products that lead to club debts?

The cartoon delivers 2 observations: club officials have turned desperate to field players while the professionals are on strike, and the spirit of the potrero and the pibe remains the only viable solution to the greed and money in soccer.

Players effectively hang their boots (cleats) and walk away from the 1948 season.
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