Both are players who actively agitated for moves to their current clubs—who suggested ... Why Brazil Legend Socrates Is Football's Best Role Model. Shona Black Jun 8, 2018. ...

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 Sao Paulo-based Corinthians football club, one of Brazil’s heavyweight teams, was a launching pad where Socrates made his name. He became an international legend, scoring more than 300 goals.

Just thought I'd underline this quote I've just added to Socrates' page: When in Italy, he stated unequivocally that rather than cars and luxury houses, he wanted to learn from Italy's books. When ...

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. He ...

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.

Sócrates, a Brazilian footballer, challenged a dictatorship and risked his safety, unlike today's stars who hide behind God. Only ex-player Gary Lineker follows his lead.

What a player he was! Shame his antics off the field did not help his health, but eh, leave hard play hard is oneself moto. Being french, Socrates was always very popular in the country, beating ...

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

Former Brazil captain Socrates died Sunday aged 57 from an intestinal infection, a spokesperson for the Albert Einstein Hospital announced.Socrates -- who in 1982 captained what is widely regarded ...

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 ...

Brazilians are mourning the death of legendary soccer player and political activist Socrates, who died Sunday of septic shock due to an intestinal infection. Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza ...