The military government emphasizes the growing importance of Argentina in international sports as it begins to prepare for the 1978 World Cup. The state issues Ley Nº 19.468, ratified by the Ministerio de Bienestar Social on March 6, 1972 (Resolución…
Having lost the rights to host the World Cup in 1962 and again in 1970, the article blames incapable officials who could not secure the necessary votes and a "done deal" by FIFA members before the vote. But, the article also mentions the possible…
At a FIFA conference in Tokyo, ratified in London, FIFA awards the 1974 World Cup to West Germany when Spain steps aside and agrees to host the 1982 tournament. Meanwhile, Argentina's lone bid to host the 1978 World Cup secures the world's most…
FIFA sanctions and fines Argentine football, suspending Rattin four games and another three games for Ferreiro & Onega—mostly for trying to attack the referee after the match. FIFA officials propose blocking Argentina's participation in Mexico. Also…
According to the newspaper, many more fouls took place in the West Germany-Russia game, almost one per minute. The point is that other teams are more violent than Argentina. Meanwhile, plans are taking place to honor the national team upon its…
Article highlights the massive crowds expected to receive the national team and its reception at the presidential house of Juan Carlos Onganía. Also a critical sidebar on FIFA.
Foreign reactions were commonly reprinted in Argentine newspapers. Here, a Swiss paper describes Argentinian players as the best in the world but, if they had only a minimum of discipline and dignity, they would be champions of the world. Instead,…
The head of FIFA, Sir Stanley Rous, writes a letter to the AFA to diffuse tensions over George Best's call for Manchester fans to embody a "warrior" spirit ahead of the 2nd match of the 1968 Intercontinental Cup. Estudiantes staff, meanwhile,…
Argentina is the sole candidate for the 1978 World Cup and due to the selection of Mexico as the host of the 1970 tournament, the South American country will be unopposed. A follow-up article shares the concern of FIFA chief Sir Stanley Rous that a…