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¡Oh, Mr. Thurman!
In the match between Independiente and River Plate, the expulsion of Nestor Rossi demonstrates that referees often deal with particular players in a severely excessive manner
Empezó y terminó con lágrimas
River Plate and Ferrocarril played a physical match, resulting in a horrible injury and fan threats against Enrique Sivori
Desgracia afortunada
The match between San Lorenzo and River Plate, played at Huracan's stadium, was suspended due to the collapse of a section of the stadium
Deplorable
A referee was assaulted in the match between host River Plate and Nacional, reminding fans that the romantic expectations held for the renewed matches between Uruguayan and Argentine teams was sullied by the reality of a history of violent and…
…y allá, ellos
After losing in Argentina, Nacional defeated River Plate 5-0, while Peñarol also won 3-1
Ola de fútbol
As one fan commented, after many years of a soccer "drought", Argentines were treated to a series of international soccer matches when several European teams visited Buenos Aires
Pasecitos sí, pero también eficiencia
Long wriiten off by journalists in Buenos Aires, Rosario Central's 4-0 defeat of Boca Juniors finally brought some attention from the capital The "Rosarino" style is based on scoring through a combination of plays, selfless, visually appealing, and…
Carrizo
Typical piece on soccer players who moved from rags to riches, and now typify the middle class
Boca mostró el camino hacia el fútbol argentino moderno
Boca Juniors' recent performances in 1959 surprises sports writers, who praised the team for mixing a hard-working and serious effort with an attractive style of play.
River produce otro asombro: Su balance
This article praises River Plate for sound financial policies and club officials for acting in a responsible manner. Although this article would suggest that the "corruption" crisis narrative of the 1950s ignored cases like River Plate, the mere fact…
Roberto Zárate señala un récord absoluto en el fútbol profesional
This article is an example of the middle-class lifestyle professional fútbol players embraced and which the media portrayed on a regular baiss in the 1950s.
Sívori batió otro récord: El del matrimonio más rápido del mundo
This article is a perfect example of how star players had become major celebrities in Argentina. But the difference here is that the detials of the private life of Sívori, now playing in Italy, receives as much attention as local players. In the…
Carta abierta de un hincha
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.
Carta abierta de un hincha
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.
Gatti: revolución en la cancha
A different type of player, Gatti was outspoken, fashionable, and seen by some as a hippie. This interview reveals a lot about his character.
¿Seremos tan giles, compañero?
A blank ballot, an enticing idea for Peronist voters who feel isolated, is an unwise move according to this commentary signed by "El descamisado". Instead, it asks voters to think in terms of fútbol, where rooting for a third team–if helpful for your…