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Revisited: fascism and farce at the 1936 Olympics – Forgotten Stories of Football podcast

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Controversy and Conspiracy: The Austria-Peru Olympic Match

This chapter delves into the tumultuous quarterfinal match between Austria and Peru during the 1936 Olympic Games, highlighting the dramatic pitch invasion and the abandonment of the game. It examines the implications of disallowed goals and the racial tensions that fueled allegations of a Nazi conspiracy, leaving a legacy of protest and injustice in Peru's sports history.

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