What was Socrates' relationship like with the other star players in the Brazilian national team?

Easily recognised for his beard and headband he became a symbol of cool for a whole generation of football fans. Simply known as "The Doctor" due to his medical ... Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio DE Souza Vieira DE Oliveira, simply known as Sócrates, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder. His medical degree ... ... Brazil team never to win the World Cup'. – Aidan Smith, The Scotsman. 'Socrates was one of Brazil's footballing icons... ... Sócrates: Footballer, Philosopher ... The first working class team in Brazil, Corinthians was set up by immigrant labourers in São Paulo in a time when football in Brazil was an elitist sport, ... 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 ... 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 ... Subscription? No, thanks. Register now and discover all the contents of FIFA+. All world football and exclusive content! Hamburger icon. HOME. Jan 3, 2020 ... It's been eight years since legendary footballer Sócrates died. But the inspirational Brazilian's legacy lives on. Sócrates (19 February 1954 – 4 December 2011) was a Brazilian football player. He has played for the Brazil national team. He died in hospital of septic shock. 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 ...