How did Socrates view the legacy of past footballing greats?

A stunning new biography of Socrates—the iconic 1982 captain of Brazil's greatest national soccer team to never win the World Cup ... Jun 30, 2009 ... However, the basic 'facts' of the story are as follows: Sócrates, the famous Brazilian soccer player, studied medicine in Dublin in the late ... Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio DE Souza Vieira DE Oliveira, simply known as Sócrates, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder. His medical degree ... Dec 5, 2011 ... Former Brazilian soccer star Socrates stood out. His elegant style and deep involvement in politics set him apart from the players of his time and of today. Dec 4, 2011 ... Socrates, Brazilian football legend, dies at the age of 57 after food poisoning from infected beef stroganoff ... Brazilian football legend ... Dec 3, 2011 ... Former Brazilian soccer star Socrates was in critical condition in an intensive care unit early Saturday after suffering an intestinal ... Dec 4, 2011 ... "The (hospital) announces with profound sadness the death of ex-player Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira at 0430 (local ... Aug 6, 2020 ... Indeed, Sócrates was almost as noted for his left-wing politics as his football. Born into an intellectual household, unlike many Brazilian ... Dec 4, 2016 ... In a interview in 1983,Brazilian legende Socrates said:"I wish to die on a Sunday when Corinthians won a trophy" Today 5 years ago Corinthians ... Jan 3, 2018 ... The apex of Socrates' story is his leadership role in the creation of Corinthians Democracy in 1982, 18 years after the military coup ended ...