How did Socrates respond to criticism? What were some of the biggest challenges Socrates faced in his life?

Other ... Great book about more than football. ... Andrew Downie's biography tells the story of the larger-than-life sporting figure, Socrates, against the backdrop ... A biografia do jogador mais revolucionário de todos os tempos The biography of the most revolutionary footballer of all time.By Andrew Downie. Oct 18, 2022 ... Senegalese footballer Sadio Mané is the recipient of the inaugural Socrates Award, presented at the 2022 Ballon D'or ceremony. Dec 8, 2011 ... Socrates, who played at the 1986 World Cup finals, was a flamboyant footballer who boasted a myriad of contradictions. He was a qualified doctor ... A hugely talented athlete who graduated in medicine yet drank and smoked to excess. The attacking midfielder stood out - and not just because of his 6'4" frame. Downie does full justice to an extraordinary life' Pete Davies, author of All Played Out. A stunning new biography of Socrates, the iconic captain of the ... The first working class team in Brazil, Corinthians was set up by immigrant labourers in São Paulo in a time when football in Brazil was an elitist sport, ... Oct 20, 2022 ... Sadio Mane has received France Football's inaugural Socrates Award, in recognition of his charity work in his native Senegal. Aug 5, 2017 ... To reduce the tension somewhat chez Robinson, I am also currently reading the new biography of Socrates, the legendary Brazilian footballer by ... Sócrates began playing professional football for Botofogo-SP in 1974 before transferring to Corinthians in 1978, the club at which he spent most of his career.