Socrates Dies

[ghanimah]

What a player he was. RIP

Former Brazil captain Socrates has died at the age of 57.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16017071.stm

[Reg Smeeton]

Great Brazilian player with a great name....generally the standard of Brazilian players names has gone down hill in recent years too many Alex's for my taste, one exception being Hulk.

[leefer]

Brilliant player,sad news.

[Bedford Red]

i remember him from that great Brazilian team from the 82 world cup, shame they didn't win it.

Sad loss, too young again. RIP.

[Peter Venkman]

Fantastically elegant classy midfielder, was a real star of the 80s Brazil teams.

I remember him playing for Garforth Town in 2004 for one game and he did look like he had let himself go a little but then again he was 50 at the time!

Sadly missed hugely talented footballer RIP.

[Anteater]

Fantastic player. RIP Socrates

[Bewster]

i remember him from that great Brazilian team from the 82 world cup, shame they didn't win it.

Sad loss, too young again. RIP.

They should've won it, class player and I always remember his goal v Italy.

RIP

[Arriba]

Socrates Socrates goal goal goal... One of the most prominant football moments from my childhood.

[jonny72]

I wonder if Brazil will hold a minute of deep thought before their next game as a mark of respect.

[leefer]

I wonder if Brazil will hold a minute of deep thought before their next game as a mark of respect.

Very good.