Soccer great Socrates dies, aged 57

Former Brazil great Socrates, who captained Brazil at the 1982 World Cup, died today. He was 57.

Sun, 04 Dec, 2011 - 12:02

Former Brazil great Socrates, who captained Brazil at the 1982 World Cup, died today. He was 57.

Known for his elegant style on the field and his deep involvement with Brazilian politics, Socrates died of septic shock resulting from an intestinal infection, according to a statement by the Albert Einstein hospital.

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