How did Socrates' teammates and coaches view his academic pursuits?

Jan 1, 2017 ... A stunning new biography of Socrates, the iconic captain of the greatest Brazil side never to win the World Cup. 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 ... 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 ... Sócrates was not just a footballer; he was a philosopher of the game. With his elegant style of play, his intellectual pursuits, and his activism, Sócrates ... Socrates: Football's last intellectual. By Dave LongPosted on April 7, 2018 Posted in Brazil. There are many iconic World Cup images; Bobby Moore and Pele ... 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. Dec 5, 2011 ... Socrates fell ill during a meal on Thursday and was taken to hospital with a suspected case of food poisoning, before being placed in intensive ... Apr 25, 2020 ... The sight of chain-smoking Brazilian football legend Socrates with a blanket covering his knees in the Garforth Town dugout will live long ... Dec 3, 2022 ... In the 1970s and '80s, Brazilian footballer Sócrates used his sport as a vehicle to challenge military dictatorship and fight for democracy. It was to pay tribute to the common folk that I conditioned my permanence in Brazilian football to the approval of free elections,” said. Sócrates at the time.