Was Socrates seen as an intellectual figure within the football world?

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 ... Dec 4, 2011 ... The Albert Einstein hospital said in a statement that Socrates died of septic shock at 4:30 a.m. Brazilian time (0630 GMT). He was 57. Brazilian footballer Socrates dies. Former Brazilian soccer player Socrates has died aged 57. (AP). 11 April 2012. Former Brazil great Socrates, who ... 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 ... 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 ... Feb 19, 2023 ... In 2004 he found himself at Garforth Town. The legendary midfielder was one of the finest talents of his generation, winning 60 caps for Brazil and captaining ... May 2, 2017 ... Sócrates was one of the coolest footballers of all time and captain of the 1982 Brazil side, arguably the greatest team never to win the World ... ... Brazil team never to win the World Cup'. – Aidan Smith, The Scotsman. 'Socrates was one of Brazil's footballing icons... ... Sócrates: Footballer, Philosopher ... 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. Dec 4, 2011 ... To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. ... Former Brazil captain Socrates has died at the age of 57. He had been in a ...