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Pedernera y Racing: los derrotados; Este Racing, loco, loco, loco
Primera Plana's coverage of the 1967 Intercontinental Cup between Rácing and Celtic (Scotland)
Simple y maravilloso
Both Racing and Estudiantes emerged in 1966 as revelatory teams, albeit different in approaches. One attacked with long balls and four forwards, while the other focused on preventing goals and counterattacking through its midfield.
Debe favorecer al mejor aunque sea un club chico
Boca Juniors is forced by AFA rules to split revenue–even when its home matches are mostly full of Boca Juniors fans. As a result, the article condemns these policies that wind up cheating those who make revenue possible: fans.
Lo que el mundo ha de conocer
The recurring violence at fútbol stadiums, according to the author, will reveal Argentina to the outside world…as a nation of disorder, mayhem, and lawlessness (if the world does not already view Argentina this way.)
Racing campeón: un duro final feliz
Photos of Racing's title winning game.
Festejo a puerta cerrada; El equipo de José
A look at the celebrated Racing team of 1966, with its powerful offensive style.
La otra cara del equipo de José
Winning through a high scoring offense, Racing becomes the darling of journalists. Players from the team are profiled in this issue alongside their families.
Buscar a Dios desde la popular
An interview with a young priest who represents the changing face of the Catholice Church. He is a big fan of Racing and this interview is helpful in seeing how religion can intermingle with sports (and politics). His comment on the new Ongania…
Portarse mal es la cosa
Alf Ramsey's description of Argentine players as "animals" resonates according to the article because players in the national league do little to rebut this characterization, instead resorting to violent play and a lack of discipline all too often.…
Fútbol: la farsa del Metropolitano
The article is less useful than some basic data about attendance and gate receipts (but not addressing inflation).
La serie truculenta
A physical, often brutal series of matches between Racing and Estudiantes comes to an end. Both sides admit that Estudiantes won because it was the more physical side. This match signals the brief spell of Racing's successful attack-oriented style…
Fútbol: el que las hace las paga
The title suggests that Estudiantes is ill-equipped to handle teams that mimic their hard-nosed and defensive style of play. Here, Racing ditches their attack-minded "olla" style after scoring a goal, and then apply a "catenaccio" style afterwards.
Los amos del fútbol
The era of "fútbol espectáculo" comes to an end. This article looks at the businessmen who directed the fortunes of the clubs over many years, and whose competition fueled high spending. They include: Alberto Armando (Boca Juniors), Herminio Sande…
Estudiantes lleva los pantalones
Osvaldo Zubeldía's philosophy of doing what it takes to win gives Estudiantes an advantage over Racing and Independiente in the Copa Libertadores of 1968.
Una tabla capicúa
This is a complex article, a bit unfocused, on the fate of coaches resting on more than success: the professionalism of their players and the constant discussion of finances.
El retorno del crack; El otro de Willington
Helpful to see how a non-sports magazine profiles fútbol players.