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Although billed as a "fan perspective", the comments are from journalists who cover fútbol. In this week's column, the focus is on AFA President Raúl Colombo and his handling of various club conflicts.

Although billed as a "fan perspective", the comments are from journalists who cover fútbol. In this week's column, the focus is on club directors and their collusion on raising ticket prices and bypassing AFA statutes.

Almost every popular magazine profiled Frondizi either on the eve of his election, or afterwards. Here, the magazine takes a look at personal life of the President-elect.

Rattin begins his career at Boca, while Zubeldía is at the end of his. Brief criticism as well about the increasingly violent style of play.

A helpful look at how a non-military politician positions himself as both a non-Peronist and as a civilian with an alternative plan for the country.

Frondizi lays out the Radicals' platform on dealing with the economic crisis.

El hogar interviews Frondizi on politics, identity, fútbol, his marriage, and favorite food. The second article is more of fluff piece, but it reveals that Frondizi enjoyed fútbol, supported Almagro, and disliked jazz.

Cartoon shows a naked woman who only asks for a Cadillac, ridiculing the superficiality of consumerism that she is willing to bypass clothes for a luxury car.

Frondizi begins to position himself for post-Peron elections by stating his solutions for the Argentine economy.

A look at Zubeldía and his defensive philosophy at Estudiantes

Primera Plana's coverage of the 1967 Intercontinental Cup between Rácing and Celtic (Scotland)

A different type of player, Gatti was outspoken, fashionable, and seen by some as a hippie. This interview reveals a lot about his character.

The article shows surprise at how a celebratory moment to welcome the national team led to an expression of xenophobia not seen since the heyday of Eva Perón. The anti-Britishness also reflected old feelings about the Malvinas, all of which the…

Great piece! The commentary reflects the historical use of fútbol for political propaganda, the strained relations between England and Argentina, and the use of fútbol teams in the construction of nationalism.

The English press is front and center in this look at England and Argentina ahead of, and after, their match. Of note is Juan Carlos Lorenzo's view of Helenio Herrera and the muted view of Rattín's expulsion. The end result according to the magazine…

Focusing on the trivial and humorous aspects of the World Cup, Primera Plana examines the English perspective of foreigners visiting the country, local reactions to the Argentines, and even the portrayal of dirty play on stamps issued in England.
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