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En vez de vuelta olimpica: robo
Alluding to collusion, the magazine points River's loss squarely to the referee. The match was also violent and left many players injured.
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.
Mientras la mafia mande…
More than a victory, the referee cost River the championship…to Boca! The magazine holds no punches on who is to blame for what is a 'vergüenza' and 'escándolo'. It also maintains that a linesman had an 'interest' in deciding the match for Boca.…
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…
¡El fútbol se viene abajo!
Citing corruption, ineptitude, and dwindling attendance, this commentary labels club officials like Boca Juniors' Armando as "pirates" linked to "mafia"-like elements because they raise enormous sums in dubious ways–such as lottery and raffle tickets…
Una inyección de pureza
The arrival of English referees is widely seen in the press as a positive sign towards better officiating and less favoritism/corruption in the Argentine leagues.
¿Dónde están los 1.100 millones?
The magazine asks where 1.1 billion dollars went as both AFA and the Ministry for Social Good bicker over lost funds.
Agitación y suspenso en la asamblea
The re-election of Raul Colombo as AFA President also shows Mundo Deportivo that the organization is full of the vices of Argentine soccer: its own survival and parasites.
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The cover image and title allude to a corrupt collusion that would ensure host England's victory at the 1966 World Cup, even at the expense of Argentina.
[various articles]
The cover image and title allude to a corrupt collusion that would ensure host England's victory at the 1966 World Cup, even at the expense of Argentina.
J.C. Lorenzo y su verdad del mundial
Coverage eventually shifted to unearth the controversies and team discord that affected the national team in England.
[various articles]
Various articles continue to cover the controversial decisions that led to Argentina's exit at the 1966 World Cup. Articles are especially helpful because the exit was at the hands of England: the "teacher" of the sport and a colonial presence in…
[various articles]
Various articles cover the controversial decisions that led to Argentina's exit at the 1966 World Cup. Articles are especially helpful because the exit was at the hands of England: the "teacher" of the sport and a colonial presence in Argentina. The…
El robo del siglo en un campeonato 'Made in England'
The cover image and title allude to a corrupt collusion that would ensure host England's victory at the 1966 World Cup, even at the expense of Argentina.
El arquero polémico: ser honrado y valiente
A very critical examination of Colombo's intent to punish goalkeeper Errea, who was blamed for 3 goals against Italy, for insubordination Mogilevsky is excused from this meeting he was invited to, which prompted Colombo and his allies to suggest a…
"Problema de los árbitros"
Citing the big money, and legal betting systems, found in Europe, Néstor Ruiz suggests that referees will be under great pressure to favor European teams. This is an example of setting expectations low and appealing to the Argentine sense of justice…