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Memorable fiesta fué la del domingo
Images include Perón declaring the Games to begin
Coverage of the opening ceremonies of the 1951 Pan-American Games
The 1951 Pan-American Games are not as overtly patriotic in El Gráfico as in other magazines; international athletes receive good coverage. However, these games (perhaps forced) featured much more coverage of Perón than usual. The ceremonies were…
Del "fulbito" al "ollazo", de la pisada al laboratorio, del toquecito al pelotazo
Nice article that summarizes the different approaches to playing soccer in Argentina (based on Racing, Estudiantes, and Boca's style)
Todo lo que hemos conseguido, lo que nos falta todavía
The last quote by Bilardo and Zubeldia sums it up: Argentine have shown that they can best the Europeans at their style (not just sport): physicality
Más que derrota duele la humillación
Only helpful in establishing a pattern for the failure to qualify for 1970
Esto se debe terminar
Warning of the damage that increasing player violence can do for Argentine soccer, especially after Racing-Celtic, Zubeldia and El Grafico warn players to stop the ugly play
El fondo de la Copa…
This account avoids a breakdown of the matches, instead focusing on the fans, coaches, players, the violence on the field, etc Incredibly, it takes the brief mention of the projectile that injured Ronnie Simpson, to chastise Celtic for using this…
Este milagro llamado Racing
The language in this article is worth noting The same type of "anti-football", violent, and deplorable style of play that El Grafico-for years-had condemned, is now a sign of courage, temperament, and lessons learned By quoting players in the 1930…
A un paso del título
A helpful article to look at how Argentina's national team changed, or did not change, in response to the 1966 World Cup New (old) coach Jim Lopes introduced a pragmatic style that did not satisfy El Grafico because the squad lacked presence,…
Ahora si podemos asegurar que tenemos el mejor fútbol
Worth noting the change in language and tone in this report of Estudiantes' victory
Los colegas ingleses y los 'salvajes de las pampas'…
Article is useful for taking into account a foreign lens
El silencioso viaje de los pinchas
Contains an overview of press accounts from Argentina and around the world
Así caminamos al desastre de 1978
The commentator is worried that Argentina is ill-equipped to host a World Cup when scenes of mayhem and referee intimidation are a constant in the national pastime.
El fútbol argentino
Provides a positive look at Argentine soccer through the lens of its official governing body: AFA. This brochure was a part of Argentina's effort to host the 1962 World Cup (which eventually went to Chile). Because Perón is portrayed extensively in…
En su primer match en España el equipo de Racing fue ampliamente derrotado por el de Real Madrid; San Lorenzo de Almagro ofreció un partido de gran actuación y venció al Barcelona por 3 a 2; Newell's Old Boys presentóse en Bilbao con una demostración de la excelente calidad de sus hombres
Press and soccer fans in Argentina closely followed the performance of major club teams involved in offseason exhibition games in Spain. Here, the paper offers a summary of Real Madrid's easy win over Racing, San Lorenzo's 3-2 victory over Barcelona,…
Opinión de árbitros británicos
English referees offered a negative view on Brazilian soccer, complaining about the hard field, vicious attacks from fans, the need for armed security forces, and even an anecdote about a Brazilian referee giving his English counterparts a knife…