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Como se gana un campeonato del mundo
After saluting the "martyrs"-the Argentine hinchas-the article criticizes the Uruguyans for being poor sports in everything
El único arquero de reserva por el que se ofrecieron $150.000
Amadeo Carrizo, who would become a legendary goalkeeper, is showcased early in his career posing with a ball and dressed up by his sister.
Cinco londinenses y tres escoses con antecedentes de sobra
AFA hired British officials to officiate league matches due to the inability of Argentine referees to properly control matches. One match is not enought to pass judgement, but the article mostly praises their professionalism.
Pelota de trapo, partida de nacimiento del fútbol
Useful for a look at the intersection between Argentine cinema and sports in popular culture
Cómo nos conocen en Europa
The subtitle reads "Cómo se imaginan en Escocia que se desarollan los partidos de Motherwell en nuestro país"
Los del cerro celebran su "victoria"
Cartoon and commentary demeans Uruguayan victory. Not only does it try to invalidate it as unjust, but also portrays Uruguayans as savages in racialized terms. No longer are they the "porteño" brothers of a similar culture (gaucheque, mate,…
Arcos Aclara: con los "grandes" juego igual que con los "chicos"
Although Arcos is not a well-remembered player in Argentine fútbol history, this profile piece is a perfect example of how sports magazines portrayed fútbol players: surrounded by family (especially the player's mother), in uniform, and with fans.…
Perucca y el tercer café de San Lorenzo
This profile piece is a perfect example of how sports magazines portrayed fútbol players: surrounded by family (especially the player's mother), in uniform, hanging out with friends, and with fans. This style will change in the late 1950s and 1960s.
"The Argentine Association Football League" por primera vez publica en castellano sus reglamentos en 1902
Helpful to see how Argentine identity was constructed through sports
Cerco de un metro de altura se exigió a los clubes afiliados
A helpful summary to understand the long history of violence in Argentine fútbol
Don Pitazo
Violence and assault are so commonplace that they are minimized through humor
¿Pierde su cetro el fútbol inglés?
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.
¡Nuestros hermanos los uruguayos!
The cartoon summarizes the article
¡Invencibles en trampa, suerte, y prepotencia!
The commentary accuses Uruguayans of perfecting rough play and cheating
Pese a la derrota, la confrontación de los dos estilos fue beneficiosa
Another helpful article on playing styles as perceived by Argentines. Worth noting that Alf Ramsey played left back
Estilos y técnica distintas en pugna
D'Amico tries to explain why different playing styles developed.