How did Socrates see the relationship between football and Brazilian national identity?

Jul 15, 2020 ... At 27, the social inequalities that surrounded him in Brazilian football and everyday life within a country that was long oppressed by a right- ... Dec 4, 2011 ... Socrates is regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, a cultured midfielder who won 60 caps for Brazil, scoring 22 goals. He ... Nov 13, 2022 ... Sócrates has often been described as the most original player in Brazilian football, but he was never disciplined. ... Sócrates and Corinthians ... 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 stunning new biography of Socrates, the iconic captain of the greatest Brazil side never to win the World Cup. Dec 5, 2011 ... The visionary midfielder who served as captain and orchestrator of the last Brazilian team to embody their country's “joga bonito” (“beautiful game”) ... Pele, the king of Brazilian football · Socrates & Ronaldo, the two unforgettable greats · Football in Brazil, A great event not to be missed under any ... 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, ... Dec 4, 2011 ... His elegant style and his deep involvement with politics made him a unique figure in Brazilian soccer, setting him apart from the players of his ... Sep 2, 2020 ... Although he is not directly mentioned within the film, in a Brazilian context the name Sócrates recalls the famed footballer, who captained ...