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Campeonatos de primera y de primera "B"
A quick look at the minimum ticket prices fixed for the first matches of 1966 in the "primera" and "B" divisions. Notice that some matches are 10 to 40 pesos more expensive.
La Copa sucia
England's triumph in 1966 was corrupt, influenced by FIFA chair Stanley Rouss, and affected an Argentina that should have contended for the trophy.
Un acto de delincuencia…como estaba previsto
More than sports magazines, River does not hold back its criticism of England. It juxtaposes Argentine 'animals' with English 'thieves'.
Argentina ya no es un milagro
By defeating Spain and (favorite) West Germany, Argentina's succes is depoicted a evidence of its quality (not a miracle) and its march towards the final.
Nos contaron de allá…
The solution to the national team's woes is of course found at River. But the article looks at the players' perspectives and their problems with Lorenzo's eccentric behavior.
Lo de siempre
Just as its victories represent Argentina in international tournaments, River's loss to Nacional reflects national disillusionment as it represents the country. More disappointment will come at the 1966 World Cup a month later.
Otra derrota, otra desilución. Perú no alejó de México
By defeating Argentina Peru prevents their opponent from qualifying for the World Cup in Mexico: the first time Argentina failed to qualify when it attempted to do so
De Wembley al Centenario la historia se repite, ¡basta!
El Grafico is tired of hearing about changing mentality …then proceeds to list all the ills of Argentine soccer and says the worst part is that Argentine players play like they are afraid to lose
Cartoon looks at effusive celebrations of hinchas
Hinchas love their players…too much
El emporio del fulbito
A nice overview of what "fulbito" means: to crowd the midfield, short passes, cut off spaces for the other team, play to not get scored upon
[cartoon poking fun at the 1966 World Cup]
The World Cup mascot goes to church Two bystanders believe he is going to church to confess (for the "sins" against soccer, fair play, and sportsmanship) This reflects a belief that Europeans plotted together to avoid a South American champion
Comenzó el mundial del 70
Looks at the new youth national team, whose goal is to produce the basis for the 1970 World Cup team
Y ésta es la verdad de Pizzuti
For Pizzuti, there is no more of "that old" soccer; Argentina does not possess the players needed to play the old way Instead, his approach is on strong defense, counter attacks, and a style of soccer approaching "totalk football": everyone runs,…
Siete días de intervención
The decision by Suarez were not very polemic but strong and forceful He talks about the national team and how to move forward
La AFA tiene interventor…
Shows the diverse opinions about the position of a mediator that the government established to put the AFA in order
El saludo de 22 millones
Perhaps a helpful image to show how politicians like Ongania found soccer as a useful tool to appeal to the public