Were Socrates' political views controversial in Brazil?

Dec 7, 2011 ... Socrates, the Brazilian footballer of languid skill and handsome grace, had died at the age of 57. It was the complications of food poisoning that killed him. Aug 5, 2017 ... ... Socrates, the legendary Brazilian footballer by Scottish writer and journalist Andrew Downie. Downie is a foreign correspondent based in Brazil ... 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 ... Sócrates ➤ former footballer from Brazil ➤ Attacking Midfield ➤ * Feb 19, 1954 in Belém, Brazil. Nov 14, 2024 ... ... Sócrates [ˈsɔkɾat͡ʃis], was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder. ... Socrates played for Brazil for seven years, scoring 22 ... Mar 31, 2018 ... The 1978 campaign in Argentina was the low point, A Seleção for the first time played defensive football and it was rejected by everyone in ... Mar 15, 2023 ... The story of how the democratisation of a Brazillian football club developed into a movement to tranform the country. 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 ... Andrew Downie is the Brazilian football correspondent for Reuters, and has lived in the country for fifteen years. He has written on football for GQ, The ... Dec 4, 2011 ... "(We) say goodbye to 'Magrao' with sadness but we also remain grateful for the honour of having seen one of the greatest players in football ...