It was the relentless need for style. Socrates delivered style to his national side lavishly. But what makes him the ideal football role model is his unique personality.

Brazil and Corinthians midfielder, doctor of medicine and philosophy, Sócrates also organised demonstrations of opposition to Brazil's military dictatorship.

He was also captain of the Brazil team at the 1982 World Cup, long before cable television and streaming made every football match and player compilation readily available.

The man known as “Doctor Socrates,” “Golden Feet” and “Big Skinny” is considered by the international football organization FIFA as one of the 100 greatest players of all time.

Playing football is a political act and Brazilian footballers, Socrates said shortly before he died in 2011, lack the education or the desire to use their immense power.

Socrates was included in FIFA's list of the best 125 living soccer players in the world, a list compiled by countryman Pele. Socrates played 63 matches with the national team, scoring 25 goals.

Brazil’s far-right kicks in The involvement of Brazilian football players — current and legends — in politics has become a sore point for rightist critics. Many of the biggest names in the ...

The legend of Brazilian football player Socrates, who died five years ago this month, was unique. He was a multifaceted talent - a qualified… ...

Losing Socrates at the age of 57 seems ludicrously premature. His death hits hard because this is much more than the passing away of a great player. Socrates was an extraordinary talent.

"Another sad weekend for football with the passing of our friend Socrates, wonderful player & principled man who stood by his values, RIP," tweeted Clifford.

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior vowed to keep speaking out against racism in world soccer after receiving the Socrates Award on Monday at the Ballon d'Or ceremony for his contribution off the ...

The man known as “Doctor Socrates,” “Golden Feet” and “Big Skinny” is considered by the international football organization FIFA as one of the 100 greatest players of all time.