Did Socrates believe that athletes should be role models both on and off the field?

Dec 13, 2011 ... To mark the passing of Brazilian football legend and political activist Sócrates, we have translated this article from the blog of Esquerda ... Nov 7, 2018 ... Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira, in short Sócrates, was a Brazilian football player, an intellectual, politically ... Dec 4, 2011 ... ... footballers. “Thank you for the beautiful goals, the graceful touches and the skilful football that only Socrates possessed.” Another former ... Pele, the king of Brazilian football · Socrates & Ronaldo, the two unforgettable greats · Football in Brazil, A great event not to be missed under any ... Nov 29, 2022 ... In the 1970s and 80s, Brazilian footballer Sócrates used his sport as a vehicle to challenge a military dictatorship and speak out for democracy. Easily recognised for his beard and headband he became a symbol of cool for a whole generation of football fans. Simply known as "The Doctor" due to his medical ... Dec 28, 2022 ... Your first World Cup is always memorable and for me Espana '82 was when I fell in love with football. Maybe because it was a summer ... Jun 5, 2021 ... 10 inch Photo. Brazil players Socrates & Zico. 10x8 Inch (25x20cm) Print - High quality print. Football - International Friendly - West Germany ... Apr 25, 2024 ... The finest political hour of Sócrates, one of the most unique footballers Brazil ever produced · The soccer player, who died in 2011, was one of ... Simply known as Socrates, he became known as a Brazilian footballer who played midfield. His medical degree and his political awareness earned him the nickname ...