I am trying to find a photograph taken at the 1978 World Cup in
Argentina, I think at the end of the final. The picture is of two
Argentinian footballers hugging each other on the ground. Also in the
picture is a spectactor looking extremely happy, however he cannot
join in the hug as he has no arms. It is a very powerful photograph

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Clarification of Question by mrpilchards-ga on 23 Aug 2004 09:00 PDT

Please note that what I am wanting to do is to buy a copy of this
photograph to be framed. I am living in Belgium and so would prefer
somewhere as easy as possible.

I am sorry that I do not know the people in the photograph. I saw it
once in a sports magazine (UK) that had previously run a "50 Best
Sports Photographs in the World" supplement. A reader had written in
to say that actually this photograph should have been in the
supplement and the photo was published.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 23 Aug 2004 10:02 PDT

Dear Mrpilchards,

I can provide you with:

-  A copy of the photograph

-  The names of the players in the picture.

-  The name of the armless man

-  The name of the photographer

-  A link to the photographer?s website

-  The photographers full contact information.  You would have to get
in touch with him and ask if he would sell you a copy of the picture.

Would my findings be a satisfactory answer to your question?

Thanks,
Bobbie7

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Clarification of Question by mrpilchards-ga on 23 Aug 2004 23:57 PDT

Dear Bobbie7,

Thank you for this info. This sounds very interesting. I am hoping
that it is going to be the same powerful image that I remember,
however the answer to your question is that YES if you provide me with
this information then this will be a satisfactory answer my question.

Dear Mrpilchards,


Here is a copy of the photograph.
http://old.ole.com.ar/diario/2002/05/27/f002gh08.jpg
This photograph is known as ?The Heart?s Embrace? and in Spanish as
?El Abrazo del Alma.?

Taken from the Ole Sports Magazine of Argentina
http://old.ole.com.ar/diario/2002/05/27/n-392884.htm


Here is a better copy of the image.
http://www.redconfluir.org.ar/eventos/2001/barrilet/barrile1.jpg

Taken from
http://www.redconfluir.org.ar/eventos/2001/barrilet.htm


Another Image
http://www.mercadolibre.com.ar/org-img/original/MLA/072004/13446232_4005.jpg

Taken from a collection of newspaper images that were auctioned off this month
http://www.mercadolibre.com.ar/jm/item?site=MLA&id=13446232


The players involved are keeper Ubaldo Fillol and defender Alberto Tarantini.

The name of the armless man is  Victor Dell'Aquila or D'Aquila 

The name of the photographer: Argentine photographer Ricardo Alfieri


Sources of information:

Your responses to our 50 greatest sports photographs special:

Missing marvel 

?Thank you for an amazing collector's item. I was marvelled by each
and every one of the photos you selected. However, there is one
picture that, in my view, is missing. It's by Argentine photographer
Ricardo Alfieri. It's known as 'The heart's embrace' and was taken
immediately after the 1978 World Cup Final. The players involved are
keeper Ubaldo Fillol and defender Alberto Tarantini. The armless man
running towards them is a fan. I find this picture one of the most
emotional sports pictures ever taken and, whether you overlooked it or
left it out, I think it is worth a mention.?

Guardian Unlimited
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,6903,1034707,00.html

?The armless fan is Victor Dell'Aquila, a double amputee since the age
of 12 and a passionate Boca Juniors fan. I had the pleasure of meeting
Victor, Ubaldo Fillol and Alberto Tarantini at the twenty-fifth
anniversary celebration of Argentina's first World Cup triumph in
June. Neither Fillol and Tarantini knew Victor was standing next to
them when this photo was taken. It was only when they saw it in the
newspapers that they realised its full emotion, particularly Fillol.

Hugging and crying with his best friend Tarantini, Fillol said he
sensed an almost spiritual presence that left him feeling strange and
bewildered. When he saw the photo, he realised why he had felt the way
he did. A photograph reveals many things.?

Guardian Unlimited
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,6903,1053322,00.html



Here is the link to the photographer?s website
http://www.alfieri.com.ar/ 

Registration Form in order to view complete website
http://www.alfieri.com.ar/eng/contactus.htm


The photographers full contact information.: 

ALFIERI PHOTO

Director: Ricardo Alfieri
Address: Emilio Mitre 413, 5º Piso 
Buenos Aires ? Argentina

Phone/Fax: (54 11) 4988-0196
Phone/Fax: (54 11) 4433-4772
E-mail: photo@alfieri.com.ar 


Search terms used:
1978 World Cup Argentina
Mundial 78 abrazo
The Heart?s Embrace? 
?El Abrazo del Alma
Ricardo Alfieri +abrazo

I hope this helps!

Best regards,
Bobbie7

Bobie7 gave more than what I wanted. This photo was very important for
me. Thank you. By the way, I am not sure how Bobie7 gets paid, is it
automatic? Please let me know if I need to do something else.

Dear Mrpilchards,

Thank you for the 5 star rating. I'm glad that I located the exact
photograph you had in mind.

"By the way, I am not sure how Bobie7 gets paid, is it
automatic?"

Yes, it's automatic. You don't have to do anything else.

Best regards,
Bobbie7