Was Socrates a controversial figure in the media?

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 ... ... Brazil team never to win the World Cup'. – Aidan Smith, The Scotsman. 'Socrates was one of Brazil's footballing icons... ... Sócrates: Footballer, Philosopher ... Feb 10, 2020 ... During the 1970s, the rigid and authoritarian structure of rule imposed upon Brazil fed into the nation's football clubs. At Corinthians a ... A stunning new biography of Socrates, the iconic captain of the greatest Brazil side never to win the World Cup. Mar 22, 2017 ... As Henk Ten Cate might say: “No, of course not.” And yet, just like T-1000 in Terminator 2, this beautiful Irish football myth simply refuses to ... Dec 4, 2011 ... Sócrates, the soccer great and medical doctor who transcended the sport through his involvement in Brazil's pro-democracy movement and his outspoken defense of ... 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 ... Lot # 47: *Named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players* Brazil Legend Socrates Topper Brazil National Team TOPPER Match Worn ... Nov 24, 2016 ... ... Brazil's majestic 1982 World Cup team. Despite his medical education he wasn't watchful about his health. Dr Socrates liked to smoke. And he ... May 15, 2017 ... In Doctor Socrates, the footballer's ... Many remember Socrates for his daring project Corinthians Democracy when Brazil was run by a dictatorship ...