Did Socrates believe that football could be more than just a sport?

Sep 21, 2022 ... The Ballon d'Or organisers said on Wednesday they are adding a humanitarian prize to this year's ceremony named for Socrates the elegant Brazil midfielder. Jan 3, 2020 ... It's been eight years since legendary footballer Sócrates died. But the inspirational Brazilian's legacy lives on. Jul 12, 2018 ... In 1982, Reinaldo, a striker prone to making black power salutes, was left out out of Brazil's World Cup squad. Zico and Socrates. Dec 26, 2017 ... One of the players was former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who governed the country between 2003 and 2010. The field was named ... Jun 30, 2009 ... ... soccer 'Knowledge Department'. The newspaper was asked to investigate the claim that “Brazilian footballer Sócrates … spent some of his ... 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 ... Dec 5, 2011 ... Socrates's passing at the age of 57. The official cause of death was “septic shock from an intestinal infection” according to a São Paulo hospital statement. Mar 31, 2018 ... The 1978 campaign in Argentina was the low point, A Seleção for the first time played defensive football and it was rejected by everyone in ... 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 ... Mar 9, 2017 ... ... footballer of the time to enjoy a puff – much less a drink. One in five of all Brazilian players admitted to smoking – the true number was ...