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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.
Lo de siempre
Just as its victories represent Argentina in international tournaments, River's loss to Nacional reflects national disillusionment as it represents the country. More disappointment will come at the 1966 World Cup a month later.
Ja, ja, ja, ja, ja, ja…se la dimos a papá'
Helpful article that provides some 'cantitos' that Boca and River fans chanted at each other; a game of one-upsmanship.
¡Por fin! Victoria limpia a lo River con jerarquía
Article shows what the rivalry between both clubs means, especially to a River who could not defeat Boca in many years.
Definitiveo: Cesarini se va
Although the cause is not known, River believes that the bomb that detonated at Cesarini's house was due to comments he made in the press in the wake of River's loss to Boca and its second-place finish. The paper admonishes such uncivilized behavior…
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.…
Transcendental reunión con Illia
The government encourages River to move forward with public works projects that will employ workers and stimulate the economy, while River officials seek a return to government funding of sports (La Ley del Deporte).
Comesaña fue sancionado
The article suggests that the referee of the Santos-River match, Comesaña (Feb 9), is ultimately sanctioned for his poor performance which cost River a tie against Pele's Santos. It is not until the end that the article defines 'sanctioned' as AFA…
Infame (with front cover of magazine)
The tone, selection of images, and langauge used to describe the performance of the referee in a match between River and Santos is fascinating. Suggestions that he "bends over" for the Brazilians and is allowed to be bullied by officials from Santos…
Otra hazaña para la historia (y para el fútbol argentino también)
When River defeats international teams it is a victory for all of Argentina.
Otro referee que entra en la cofradía de los 'Nai Fono'
The tone of this article is not uncommon in the pages of River when the team suffers losses. In this case, a loss to Boca (normally an embarassing moment) as it is crowned the 1964 champion brought out a particular venom towrads referee Bossolino.…
Tres condenas sobre un mismo delito
The magazine criticizes both the Tribunal de Penas and the club for harsh sanctions. The images show the police escorting players off the field. In other words, the players may have committed dumb infractions but the police and authorities are more…
Un espectáculo tirado a la calle (and more)
Although this article continues the 'everyone is against us' meme that colors River coverage of soccer matches, it does provide some analysis of how player violence and referee inaction cause incidents to flare up. It also alludes to the actions of a…
Si hubiéramos sido nosotros…
Barcelona players demonstrate inappropriate behavior on the field, and the magazine states that is River players did the same the global press would condemn the Argentine side.
El tango de la derrota
Critical of the soccer Argentina employed, delighted with the result, River's assessment is far different than other news outlets. Of course, the solution to its problems and best aspects of the national team are the same: players from River Plate.
¿Y el domingo con quién salimos?
Aside from the front cover, which alludes to bad behavior by River fans that prompted police action, no mention is made inside the pages of this sport magazine.