How did the media and public draw comparisons between Socrates the footballer and ancient philosophers?

A stunning new biography of Socrates—the iconic 1982 captain of Brazil's greatest national soccer team to never win the World Cup ... Sócrates ➤ former footballer from Brazil ➤ Attacking Midfield ➤ * Feb 19, 1954 in Belém, Brazil. RF 2SGTMKY–Sculpture of the football player Sócrates in the main entrance of the Neo Química Arena, home of Corinthians. heart_plus. download shopping_cart. May 21, 2024 ... The masterful midfielder was the embodiment of Brazil's 'joga bonito,' or 'play beautifully' philosophy. “I see football as art,” he said in ... 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”) ... Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio DE Souza Vieira DE Oliveira, simply known as Sócrates, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder. His medical degree ... Feb 19, 2024 ... A Persian translation of Brazilian journalist Andrew Downie's 2017 book “Doctor Socrates: Footballer, Philosopher, Legend” has recently been published by Hamgu ... 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. Jul 24, 2014 ... A man with long hair and beard wearing a yellow shirt in front of a blue sky. Brazilian footballer Socrates at a World Cup qualifying match. ... Brazil team never to win the World Cup'. – Aidan Smith, The Scotsman. 'Socrates was one of Brazil's footballing icons... ... Sócrates: Footballer, Philosopher ...