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After defeating Spain and Switzerland, and tying West Germany, Argentina looks ahead to the knock-out stages of the World Cup. The coverage is mostly positive, with a poor win over Switzerland the exception. Nonetheless, the recurring themes are that…
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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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South American countries appeal FIFA decision, while the Ramsey "animals" comment receives more attention and a sense of indignation.
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Punctuated by the presence of President Perón, and even a Catholic mass to bless the new stadium, Racing fans say goodbye to the old grounds. This mix of religion, politics, and sports is fascinating.
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The magazine cheers the victory of the national team in the 1946 Copa Sudamericana but is livid that Argentina plays in these international matches. Why? Two players were severly injured, including the captain of the national team and Racing José…
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Amid club elections and internal strike, the tone of these articles is sharp ("repudiable," "insulto," "Boca…! salvó a la institución") and suggests that the fan magazine played a key part in quelling problems.
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Rumors swirl about Néstor Rossi becoming a part of Boca (he won't, leaving for Colombia) and Eduardo Ricagni leaving for Italy (which he does). AFA's President Oscar Nicolini is promoted to a cabinet level position in the Perón administration…
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Campeón provides a more sensationalized, yellow press, account of Argentina's European tour
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These articles are written to educate readers ahead of the match, but they also demonstrate overt nationalism ("fútbol criollo"), warns readers about referees (hint, hint, they will be impartial), the strength of the English squad (veterans), and…
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Issues of modernity, tradition, organization, change, and identity are all found in these 3 articles
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Typical announcements for sports events or meetings. This issue of The Standard announces two general meetings for the Buenos Ayres Lawn Tennis Club (to adopt rules and regulations) and the B.A. Cricket Club, as well as a horse race meeting at the…
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Events include a cinema screening, bochas, and buffet for players
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The variety of data here provides a more complete look at the club's finances, including earnings from player transfers, international games, gate receipts, and club membership.
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Argentines were keenly aware of how modern and industrialized countries viewed them, and Frondizi's visit to the US–the first by an Argentine President–was major news. Notice how some of the coverage depicts Frondizi (and thus Argentina) as a humble…
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A look at the coverage of Frondizi's election
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Independiente is one of the 5 major clubs in Argentina and was undergoing a stadium renovation that cost a lot of money. These images reveal player salaries, coaches salaries, and the effect of stadium reopening.