To help the junta

A series of reports in memory of Vladimir Maslachenko on the “Classics” channel “NTV-plus”; final of the 1978 Argentine World Cup.

And Vladimir Nikitovich, a witness and chronicler, reminds the Russians: at that time, Argentina was ruled by a junta, which attached great importance to sports victories to strengthen its prestige... A lot, he says, was at stake during this championship!

Well, yes. Juntas, that's what they are.

Argentina won the championship: the referee helped, son of a bitch. (Judges, they are like that.) There was a huge patriotic upsurge.

However, this did not save the junta.