Doctor Socrates: Footballer, Philosopher, Legend

Doctor Socrates: Footballer, Philosopher, Legend

A stunning new authorized biography of Socratesâ€”the iconic 1982 captain of Brazilâ€™s greatest national soccer team to never win the World Cup.

Socrates was always special. With his 6â€™4â€ frame and incredible skill, the attacking midfielder stood out. He was a hugely talented athlete who graduated in medicine, yet drank and smoked to excess. Fans were enthralled by his inch-perfect passes, his coolness in front of the goal, and his back heelâ€”the trademark move that singled him out as the most unique footballer of his generation.

Off the pitch, he was just as original with a dedication to politics and social causes that no player has ever emulated. As the leader of Corinthians Democracyâ€”a movement that gave everyone from the kitman to the president an equal say in the running of the clubâ€”Socrates revolutionized football management and left a truly lasting impression at a time when Brazil was ruled by military dictatorship.

Passionate and principled, entertaining and erudite, Socrates was as contradictory as he was complex. He was a socialist who voted for a return of Brazilâ€™s monarchy, a fiercely independent individual who was the ultimate team player, and a romantic who married four times and fathered six children.

Armed with Socratesâ€™s unpublished memoir and hours of newly discovered interviews, Andrew Downie has created the most comprehensive and compelling account of this iconic figure. Based on conversations with family members, close friends, and former teammates, Doctor Socrates is the brilliant biography of a man who always stood up for what he believed inâ€”whatever the cost.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster UK
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781471154089
ReleaseDate 2018-07-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781471154089

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster UK
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781471154089
ReleaseDate	2018-07-24
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781471154089

Doctor Socrates: Footballer, Philosopher, Legend

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