Brazilian Legend Socrates Passes away at 57

[ajt09]

The former captain of the 1982 Brazilian World Cup side Socrates has died at the age of 57. He died from an intestanial infection, caused by septic shock after getting food poisoning.

Brazil legend Socrates dies | Football News | Sky Sports

Christ what a week I remember watching him play in the 82 World Cup and was just awesome to watch. An extrememly gifted midfielder. R.I.P

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[Aannddyy]

What a week. Only 57, terrible way to go.

R.I.P

 

[slbenficacoach]

RIP to him, but it was somewhat predictable with the repetitive hospitalizations :S

 

[ajt09]

I'm just hoping there's no more stories like this for remainder of year. Been a terrible week.

 

[Jamie.]

Corinthians have one of the biggest games in their history today as well against Palmeiras, they win and the Brazilian title is theirs.

A huge occasion that you would hope will be dedicated to Socrates despite the bad blood between Palmeiras and Corinthians.

He defined the modern playmaker role, tried to make a change politically in his country, an avid football writer during the Copa America and a fantastic ambassador for both Brazil and football.

Thought I'd list some tributes made today by Fiorentina/Brazil Football Federation, all games today in Brazil were preceded with a minutes silence and Fiorentina wore black armbands along with a minute's silence before the game against Roma.

For the second time in 7 days we are saying goodbye to a fantastic player and more importantly a fantastic human being. Immensely sad week for football.

Dr Socrates -''It's not just about the game itself. Before anything, football is a psychological battle, the human aspect plays a significant role.''

A visionary coach who was biding his time to get a break in Europe when he recovered, also for English fans it's worth remembering he played and coached Garforth Town for a brief spell. You don't get many characters like that any more in football.

 

[Brian]

There is a myth that hasn't been disproved, that he played in the UCD Reserves and my team shelbourne for a few weeks while he was studying to be a doctor in Ireland.

 

[Lol_101]

R.i.p the great [philosopher and] footballer Socrates. he was battling his life yesterday. sad to know he lost the fight ;(

 

[ajt09]

Seems there's been too many losing the fight.

 

[Lol_101]

Corinthians win the title today and its a tribute to Socrates