Brazil vs. Argentina back when VAR didn’t exist. Today, controversial plays can be reviewed from multiple angles in a matter of seconds. But for most of the history of Brazil vs. Argentina, there was no VAR, no instant replay, and no opportunity to reverse a referee’s decision once it had been made. Since their first official meeting in 1914, the two football powerhouses have created countless memorable moments in Copa América tournaments, World Cups, qualifiers, and friendlies. Along the way, disputed goals, overlooked fouls, and controversial decisions became woven into the fabric of the rivalry. That may be part of what made the matchup so legendary. Every call carried enormous consequences because there was no safety net. In the era before video review, the drama, controversy, and emotion of Brazil vs. Argentina rested entirely in human hands.(Historic Vids)