Brazilian World Cup footballer Socrates – full name Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira – has died at the age of 57.
Socrates was widely regarded as one of the greatest ever midfielders and was the star of Brazil’s 1982 World Cup team, scoring in the famous 3-2 win over Italy.
He played in two World Cups, winning 60 caps for his country and scoring 22 goals. He was also a qualified doctor. In 2004, aged 50, Socrates made an appearance as sub for Garforth Town in the Northern Counties League after a one-off deal to become player-coach.
“The beauty comes first. Victory is secondary. What matters is joy.”
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