Socrates Dead Brazil Soccer Captain At 1982 World Cup Dies At 57 thoughts Remembering a great champion TRIBUTE SOCRATES BRAZIL BRASIL 1982 1986 World championship legend thoughts RIP Socrates 1957-2011 Brazil 1982 A tribute to the art of football thoughts Socrates Rest In Peace Socrates was a great player. On and off the field the former star stood out above the rest.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 time and even of today.He was mostly known for captaining Brazil at the 1982 World Cup, regarded by many as the best team ever not to win football’s showcase tournament. But he was also widely known for his heavy drinking, which he publicly admitted caused the health problems which eventually helped lead to his death on Sunday. According to reports Socrates died of septic shock at 4:30 am Brazilian time (0630 GMT). He was 57. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said Brazil lost “one of its most cherished sons.He was extremely talented on the field his talent and sophisticated touches many considered him a genius Off the field he was active politically, concerned with his people and his country Former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also expressed his sadness for the loss Indeed, Socrates was like no other on and off the field. He became a doctor after retiring from football and later became a popular TV commentator and columnist, always with unique and …

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