As this controversial World Cup in Qatar winds down, a look back at the polarizing 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
“This event, which draws worldwide attention to the host country every four years, is regarded by Argentina’s military Government as a major test of public relations,” the New York Times wrote in a preview. “It is concerned about its reputation as a battleground of extremist violence and brutal repression and is hopeful that the country will be found to be more normal and a friendlier place than it has appeared abroad.
One of the founding mothers of the human rights group, Azucena Villaflor, was kidnapped by armed men that very night and At the time fans didn’t travel with the ease they do now,” he said. “So it really was a made-for-TV event. Basically it was a fresh coat of paint on everything, they spruced up their stadiums. Because they knew it would serve as a distraction, but it could also be an effective propaganda tool to solidify their power.”And Argentina’s success in the World Cup helped unify the country.
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