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Team listens to national anthem before the match begins

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Captains exchange banners

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By citing the poor performance of the national team at the 1958 World Cup as a key moment in Argentine sports history, the magazine gives credence to this year as a turning point for national soccer

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The use of the term "potrero" to characterize Rácing is odd. While River Plate is nicknamed "Los Millionarios," Rácing is also a major club with a long history. The article suggests that River fans, in a prior victory over Rácing, labeled them a…

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Magazine asks fans to root together for the national team and not cheer "their" players, and jeer players from rival clubs.

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Of particular note is the recent inclusion of gymanstics and basketball, but a special focus on the popularity of soccer and the benefits it provides participants (physical vigor, morals, intelligence, and sense of community.)

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A soccer fanatic, and former sports radio commentator, Ary Barroso shares his love for the sport, Boca Juniors, and observations about Argentine soccer in general He feels that the quality of play in Argentina has diminished because it has not played…

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La Nación praises Argentina’s performance against England in the last match of the tournament, but cautions that an “effective” style of play is no substitute for an “offensive” performance. Also, the paper characterizes the English performance as…

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Helpful summary of the changes in Argentine soccer of the late 1960s

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This article is noteworthy for its subdued nature. Here, the victory over English side Manchester United is examined for its international implications but in a manner that avoids patriotism. Instead, it focused on the English perceptions of…

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Headline: “Scandal in Wembley, a broken dream and the English exit that was unjust” seemed like a matter-of-fact report on the match; however, some detail appears on the dismissal of Argentine captain Umberto Rattín. He approached the referee in…

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The move to professionalism, 25 years ago, changed national soccer The writers analyze the state of soccer on this 25th anniversary

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Useful article to understand gender divisions in soccer

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In the high sporting interests represented by the World Cup, Valentín Suárez is officially appointed as "asesor" to manage the national team. It is widely assumed that the scouting trip resulted in a harsh assessment of Juan Carlos Lorenzo's ability…

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Argentine greatness is established by comparing the capacity of stadiums in Buenos Aires to US baseball stadiums (although both stadiums serve different purposes and game schedules--comparing to football stadiums would have been better).

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Congratulations to Estudiantes, victors due to the their effort, sporting spirit, and teamwork.
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