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In a commentary, Beto Devoto accuses the Italian squad of being complicit in the events at La Bombonera by not trying to win a match, throwing themselves on the ground, and stalling. Of note is that Devoto uses the "we" form–showing that Estudiantes…

An example of how Argentine papers hailed English teams as true "masters"or teachers of the game

In light of the match with Chile, Argentine players are earning a reputation overseas that is none too flattering

The author suggests that the level of play in Argentina is suffering because there are too many teams in the first division, which erodes quality, and the "B" division is too violent

More early 1955 season coverage

The 6-1 victory over Uruguay was the high point of the tournament

After an analysis of who performed best on the international stage, this news brief concludes that West Germany-champion of the 1954 World Cup-is the best soccer nation in the world

The basketball championship receives front page for their victory

Photo of Enrique Omar Sívori in his debut year for River Plate

Photo of three star players for the national team and River Plate

Photo of legendary club president Antonio Liberti. River Plate's stadium is currently named in his honor.

Photo of Angel Labruna and Enrique Omar Sívori: star strikers for River Plate and Argentina

Photo of Angel "El feo" Labruna: historic goal-scorer for River Plate (1940s-1950s)

Illustration of River Plate president who defeated his long-running predecessor Armando Liberti

Photo of "El Chamaco" Rodríguez: "caudillo" midfielder for River Plate in the late 1960s
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