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Foreign newspapers gave praise to Feyenoord, while some (especially French outlets like L'Equipe) lamented Estudiantes' use of anti-football: trying to play the offise, cynical tackles, playing to not lose, baiting officials, etc. In the words of the…
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Exceprts from the Italian press are re-printed here, with an almost universal condemnation of the style of play of Estudiantes. Some journalists warn of the moral decline of the Argentine player, and wonder what will happen when players like Bilardo…
XLIV: Proyecto de resolución
The death of Mario Linker, although not the first in Argentine fútbol, was widely reported in the press. As a consequence, politicians became involved to demonstrate their ability to quell violence at the stadiums (but more likely this was just…
Various articles: Argentina con espíritu de hazaña; El procedimiento no ha sido claro; "¿Cómo hacer para vulnerar a Argentina?"; La esperanza reposa con los ojos abiertos; Hay electricidad en Buenos Aires…estamos frente a la carta definitiva; Un sábado fulbolero de emoción sin par
Coverage looks at tactical approaches by Alf Ramsey (England) and Juan Carlos Lorenzo (Argentina), as well as the excitement among the general public for this match.
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Various accounts from Italian newspapers agree with Alf Ramsey's assessment that the Argentine players are “animals”. Most newspaper coverage in Italy expressed a degree of surprise at how Estudiantes could turn a match into something beyond sports,…
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A reference to ”animales” resurfaces, while various accounts of the 2nd leg of the 1968 Intercontinental Cup provide a summary of the match, as well as critical reviews in the European press about the rough style of play of Estudiantes.
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A look at the coverage of Frondizi's election
Tenía que ser Boca
The article is not only a summary of the match won by Boca Juniors over River Plate, but it is also critical of sports journalists from radio and periodicals.
Serias medidas tras el partido con Milan; Lo que no se borra; Duras críticas de la prensa uruguaya; Adiós al fútbol
In the wake of their violent behavior during, and especially after, the match against AC Milan for the 1969 Intercontinental Cup, journalists begin to focus on the criminal element of the game. Juan Carlos Onganía steps in to repudiate Estudiantes…
Se pone a salvo la corección del público
A good example of the preoccupation of Argentines towards foreign perceptions about their country. La Razón publishes images of the player worst injured in the match: Argentine–born Nestor Combín.
Se fue un gran periodista: Ricardo Lorenzo 'Borocotó'
Borocotó died suddenly in 1964 and this rival sports publication pays homage
Racing ha dicho la policía también
Surprising threats from Racing fans against El Grafico, feeling that their team was being disparaged by the sports magazine Police react seriously to threats
Racing batió a Celtic y es campeón mundial; Una conquista de real significación
Racing champions, “los vencedores.” A populist summary of the match played in Montevideo that basks in Argentina's first title on the world soccer stage.
Perú se agrandó
Showing that South American opponents are now catching up to the powerhouses, Peru ties Argentina in the Copa Sudamericana
Obras maestras del fraude; ¿Robo o impotencia?; Opina la prensa mundial
The titles of the first two articles, and corresponding sub headings, suggest a travesty and injustice: "fraude", "robo", and "verdugo". The third article is a look at how the foreign press saw the match between Argentina and England.
Micromundial; Otras críticas en diarios uruguayos
Foreign reactions were commonly reprinted in Argentine newspapers. Here, a Swiss paper describes Argentinian players as the best in the world but, if they had only a minimum of discipline and dignity, they would be champions of the world. Instead,…